1) What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation? a) To establish a system of checks and balances b) To create a strong national government c) To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens d) To establish a loose alliance of independent states 2) Which of the following was NOT a power granted to the national government under the Articles of Confederation? a) Regulating commerce b) Declaring war c) Coining money d) Establishing a national court system 3) Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had how many votes in Congress? a) One b) Two c) Three d) It was proportional to the population of each state 4) What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? a) It gave too much power to the national government b) It lacked a system of checks and balances c) It did not provide for a national currency d) It could not enforce laws or collect taxes 5) Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government? a) The Boston Tea Party b) Shay's Rebellion c) The Battle of Bunker Hill d) George Washingtons State of the Union 6) he authors of the Article of Confederation established a decentralized political system mainly to a) cancel state debts incurred during the Revolutiona b) assist the southern states in their efforts to gain a manufacturing base c) promote the common goal of national sovereignty d) prevent the abuse of power that existed under British rule 7) Which state was the last to ratify the Articles of Confederation, delaying their implementation? a) Virginia b) New York c) Maryland d) Massachusetts 8) What was the name of the national legislature established under the Articles of Confederation? a) Congress of the United States b) Senate c) House of Representatives d) Continental Congress 9) How many states were required to pass legislation under the Articles of Confederation? a) 3 b) 6 c) 9 d) 12 10) In which way could the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation be considered a success? a) It established a strong, widely respected foreign policy. b) It created an open market that fostered interstate trade. c) D. It provided a system for governing the Western territories that aided the nation's expansion. d) It set the nation on a sound financial base.

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