10 Questions
What role did the Congress take on despite having no legal authority?
Printing its own money
What was the main weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
Lack of an executive branch
How many votes were required for a law to be passed under the Articles of Confederation?
9 states
Which branch of government was missing under the Articles of Confederation?
Executive branch
What was one area in which the states had significant control under the Articles of Confederation?
Making laws about trade
What was the primary method for the central government to raise money under the Articles of Confederation?
Issuing new national currency
What happened to the value of the continentals, the national currency printed by Congress?
They became worthless
What was the immediate cause of Shays’ Rebellion?
Increased property taxes in Massachusetts
What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 allow when a region reached a population of 60,000?
It could apply to become a state
What was a significant consequence of the land policies under the Articles of Confederation?
Conflict with Native American groups over land
Test your knowledge about the formation of a new government, the Congress's role in creating the Articles of Confederation, and the structure of the 3 branches of government.
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