The Articles of Confederation was the first government in the United States. It failed to be strong enough to establish a strong, federal government, so it was scrapped and replaced by the Constitution we still use today. While the Mayflower Compact was the first instance of European-styled self government in North America, it predates the United States by over 150 years.
  • The first government of the United States was the
  • The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of
  • Which is the BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution?
  • The first government of the United States was based on this, which was created in 1777.
Monarchy
  • This is the form of government with one ruler, such as a king or queen
  • This is the practice of having only one chamber in a legislature or a parliament.
  • This is the name given to the lands that would eventually become all or parts of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
  • This is a form of government in which citizens elect leaders to run the government.
Republic
  • This is the practice of having only one chamber in a legislature or a parliament.
  • The first government of the United States was based on this, which was created in 1777.
  • This is a form of government in which citizens elect leaders to run the government.
  • This is the form of government with one ruler, such as a king or queen
Unicameral
  • This is the name given to the lands that would eventually become all or parts of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
  • This is a form of government in which citizens elect leaders to run the government.
  • This is the form of government with one ruler, such as a king or queen
  • This is the practice of having only one chamber in a legislature or a parliament.
Early state constitutions included many principles found in the US Constitution, one of which was a separation of powers with checks and balances built in. The states wanted to ensure that power did not centralize in fear of the monarchy they recently broke away from.
  • Which of these was one of the few successes of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation?
  • This was an Act of Continental Congress which initially organized the first United States territory and was to be the basis for governing how the United States would expand westward
  • ( "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated." Articles of Confederation, 1781) Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from this quote from the Articles of Confederation?
  • After the American Revolution, early state constitutions allowed for which principle that can also be found in the U.S. Constitution?
The BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution is that Because the Articles of Confederation gave the federal government no way to force the states to supply troops or funds, Washington's army was often without supplies or food. The government's efforts to organize and fund the Continental Army during the Revolution can pretty much be considered a failure.
  • Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation?
  • Which is the BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution?
  • This is the name given to the lands that would eventually become all or parts of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
  • Which statement BEST describes the power of government provided by the Articles of Confederation?
One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was that Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The new government would have greater national power to deal with such disturbances.
  • One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was
  • Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation?
  • The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of
  • A major failing of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation was its
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the difficulty in amending it: all of the states would have to agree to the amendment. This kind of agreement is extremely hard in a democracy. Even the passage of laws was hard: 9 out of 13 states had to agree, rather than just a simple majority as under the U.S. Constitution.
  • Which is the BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution?
  • Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation?
  • This is the name given to the lands that would eventually become all or parts of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
  • Suppose that Americans in 1786 had wanted to amend national law to include slavery. Which situation BEST describes how this might have been achieved?
Passing a law under the Articles of Confederation was extremely difficult. To do so required 9 of 13 states needed to agree., meaning that very few laws ever got passed. But remember a few things: 1) the founders of the Articles of Confederation did not want Congress to have much power and 2) there was no President and no Judicial Branch under the Articles.
  • The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of
  • The first government of the United States was the
  • Which statement BEST describes the power of government provided by the Articles of Confederation?
  • Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
One of the main accomplishments of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation was passage of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 organizing the settlement of the Northwest Territories. The United States Government succeeded in settling conflicts associated with the settlement of western lands.
  • After the American Revolution, early state constitutions allowed for which principle that can also be found in the U.S. Constitution?
  • ( "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated." Articles of Confederation, 1781) Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from this quote from the Articles of Confederation?
  • Which is the BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution?
  • Which of these was one of the few successes of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation?
The Second Continental Congress was responsible for creating the Articles of Confederation. It also created The Declaration of Independence.
  • The post-colonial distrust of strong, national governmental power can most clearly be seen in the creation of the
  • The unicameral legislative branch created by the Articles of Confederation was MOST LIKELY changed to a bicameral branch in the United States Constitution because people
  • In this role, the President acts at the head of the branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress.
  • Who was responsible for creating the Articles of Confederation?
This statement is referring to the problems faced by the American government under the Articles of Confederation. Each of the issues listed in the statement is referring to a weakness of the American government that led to the Articles of Confederation being replaced by the United States Constitution in 1789.
  • Which is the BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution?
  • Which statement BEST describes the power of government provided by the Articles of Confederation?
  • ("States often refused to cooperate with one another. They also refused to financially support the national government. The national government was powerless to enforce any taxation acts it passed. Some states began making agreements with foreign governments. Most states had their own, independent militias which were unable to work as a unified unit. Each state printed its own money and the national economy was very unstable.") This statement is referring to
  • Suppose that Americans in 1786 had wanted to amend national law to include slavery. Which situation BEST describes how this might have been achieved?
Chief Executive
  • The unicameral legislative branch created by the Articles of Confederation was MOST LIKELY changed to a bicameral branch in the United States Constitution because people
  • The post-colonial distrust of strong, national governmental power can most clearly be seen in the creation of the
  • In this role, the President acts at the head of the branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws passed by Congress.
  • Who was responsible for creating the Articles of Confederation?
Northwest Territory
  • This is the practice of having only one chamber in a legislature or a parliament.
  • This is the name given to the lands that would eventually become all or parts of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
  • This is the form of government with one ruler, such as a king or queen
  • Which is the BEST description of the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation in relation to the American Revolution?
This quote from the Articles of Confederation established that state governments were more powerful than the federal government after the American Revolution. With strong, independent state governments and no central power to guide their actions, the early American government struggled to achieve its goals. This fact led to the Articles being replaced by the United States Constitution in 1789.
  • This was an Act of Continental Congress which initially organized the first United States territory and was to be the basis for governing how the United States would expand westward
  • ( "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated." Articles of Confederation, 1781) Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from this quote from the Articles of Confederation?
  • After the American Revolution, early state constitutions allowed for which principle that can also be found in the U.S. Constitution?
  • Which of these was one of the few successes of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation?
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