Articles of Confederation Review
A worksheet for Grade 9 Social Studies students to review the key aspects, strengths, and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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Articles of Confederation Review
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the Articles of Confederation.
1. What was the primary reason the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government?
Fear of a strong executive similar to the British monarchy.
A desire for a powerful national army.
The belief that states should have no power.
The need for a strong national currency.
2. Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states were required to approve a major decision?
7 out of 13
9 out of 13
11 out of 13
All 13 states
1. The Articles of Confederation established a strong national judiciary.
True
False
2. Under the Articles, Congress had the power to levy taxes directly on citizens.
True
False
1. The Articles of Confederation were the first of the United States.
2. One major weakness of the Articles was the inability of the central government to enforce .
3. Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and led to calls for a stronger government.
1. Describe two specific weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Match each term with its correct description.
1. Confederation
a. A system of government where power is divided between a national government and state governments.
2. Unicameral
b. A loose alliance of states where the central government has limited power.
3. Federalism
c. A legislative body with one chamber.