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Articles of Confederation Quiz

Welcome to the Articles of Confederation Quiz! Test your knowledge about this important document in American history. Choose the correct answer for each question by marking the letter corresponding to your choice.

Questions

  1. What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

    • A. To establish a strong central government
    • B. To create a system for the federal court
    • C. To serve as the first constitution of the United States
    • D. To declare independence from Great Britain

  2. When were the Articles of Confederation ratified?

    • A. 1776
    • B. 1781
    • C. 1787
    • D. 1791

  3. Which branch of government was created by the Articles of Confederation?

    • A. Executive branch
    • B. Legislative branch
    • C. Judicial branch
    • D. No specific branches were established

  4. What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

    • A. It allowed for a strong central government
    • B. It gave Congress the power to tax
    • C. It created a national army
    • D. It denied Congress the power to regulate trade between states

  5. How many votes did each state have in Congress under the Articles?

    • A. One
    • B. Two
    • C. Three
    • D. Four

  6. Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

    • A. The Boston Tea Party
    • B. Shays' Rebellion
    • C. The signing of the Declaration of Independence
    • D. The writing of the Constitution

  7. What was a significant accomplishment of the Confederation government?

    • A. The establishment of a national bank
    • B. The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris
    • C. The creation of the Bill of Rights
    • D. The election of the first President

  8. What did the Land Ordinance of 1785 do?

    • A. It established the first public schools
    • B. It organized western lands into townships
    • C. It regulated trade with Europe
    • D. It formed alliances with Native American tribes

  9. Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

    • A. The Bill of Rights
    • B. The United States Constitution
    • C. The Declaration of Independence
    • D. The Federalist Papers

  10. What was one of the major reasons that led to the writing of the Constitution?

    • A. The need for a stronger military
    • B. Problems with foreign relations
    • C. Inability to solve interstate issues
    • D. Desire to have a king

  11. Who was considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

    • A. George Washington
    • B. Thomas Jefferson
    • C. James Madison
    • D. Benjamin Franklin

  12. In what year were the Articles of Confederation replaced by the United States Constitution?

    • A. 1787
    • B. 1789
    • C. 1790
    • D. 1791

Good luck, and may you deepen your understanding of this foundational part of American history!