Articles of Confederation weaknesses
Exploring the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in early American history.
Quiz(16 questions)
1. What was a significant limitation of Congress under the Articles?
Terms in this Study Set(18)
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, establishing a loose union of states.
Main weakness of the Articles?
Lack of federal power to tax, leading to financial difficulties.
True or false: Congress could enforce laws.
False, because Congress lacked the power to enforce its own laws.
Difference between federal and state powers under Articles?
States held most powers, while the federal government was weak with limited authority.
What could Congress NOT do?
Congress could not regulate interstate commerce or impose taxes.
What was needed to change the Articles?
Unanimous consent from all thirteen states was required for amendments.
True or false: The Articles created a strong central government.
False, because the government was intentionally weak to avoid tyranny.
Fill in the blank: The Articles ended in _____.
1789, replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
What led to Shays' Rebellion?
Economic distress and lack of effective federal response under the Articles.
Main issue with state representation?
Each state had one vote regardless of size or population.
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
Legislation that established a framework for settling new territories but not a criticism of the Articles.
Compare Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution.
The Constitution created a stronger federal government; the Articles provided limited power to Congress.
What was a major foreign relations issue?
Inability to enforce treaties or respond effectively to foreign threats.
True or false: The Articles allowed for a standing army.
False, as the federal government could not raise or maintain an army.
What triggered the Constitutional Convention?
Weaknesses of the Articles and events like Shays' Rebellion.
Fill in the blank: The Articles had no _____.
Judiciary to resolve disputes between states.
What financial issues arose under the Articles?
The government could not levy taxes, leading to debt and reliance on states.
True or false: The Articles were successful.
False, they were deemed ineffective and replaced by the Constitution.
Questions in this Study Set(16)
1. What was a significant limitation of Congress under the Articles?
2. Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles?
3. Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress?
4. Why was a unanimous vote required for amendments?
5. What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
6. Which statement about state representation is true?
7. What aspect of foreign relations was problematic?
8. What was a notable outcome of the Articles' weaknesses?
9. True or false: The Articles were intended to create a strong central government.
10. What did the Articles lack for resolving disputes?
11. Economic difficulties under the Articles included:
12. How did the Articles affect military readiness?
13. What was a significant economic consequence of the Articles?
14. What action could states take independently?
15. Which was a primary reason for the Articles' replacement?
16. What was the outcome of the Articles' weaknesses?
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