The Articles of Confederation

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What was the minimum number of states required to agree on the passing of a new law?

Twelve

Ten

Nine (correct)

Seven

What was the main issue with the federal government's power to levy taxes?

It was only applicable to states

It was too low

It didn't exist (correct)

It was too high

What was the primary reason for Maryland's reluctance to sign the Articles of Confederation?

Concerns over the structure of the federal government

Border and tax disputes with other states (correct)

Fear of federal power

Lack of representation in Congress

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

To set a path to statehood for new territories Signup and view all the answers

How many states could be formed from the Northwest Territory according to the Northwest Ordinance?

Three to five Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

To set a precedent for how territory would legally pursue statehood Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Northwest Ordinance on slavery in the Northwest Territory?

It forbade slavery, but allowed for runaway slaves to be returned to their owners Signup and view all the answers

What was the provision regarding the treatment of Native Americans in the Northwest Territory?

They were to be left unharmed and their land and property were never to be taken without their consent Signup and view all the answers

Who is believed to have authored the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Nathan Dane and Rufus King Signup and view all the answers

What was the term limit for the governor appointed by the federal government in the Northwest Territory?

Three years Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the establishment of a weak central government by the founding fathers?

To avoid the overreach and tyranny they perceived from the Crown Signup and view all the answers

When was the last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

March 1, 1781 Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the powers retained by the federal government according to the Articles of Confederation?

The power to declare war Signup and view all the answers

Why was the federal government unable to legally pressure the states?

Because it lacked the power to enforce its legislation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the founding fathers in establishing a weak central government?

To prevent the federal government from becoming tyrannical Signup and view all the answers

What was a major limitation of the federal government's power under the Articles of Confederation?

Its ability to enforce legislation on the states Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation in the development of the United States?

They provided a blueprint for the later Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the state governments under the Articles of Confederation?

They had most legislative power and worked outside of the federal government Signup and view all the answers

When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?

March 1, 1781 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the federal government's inability to directly levy taxes against people or states?

The federal government went into tremendous debt Signup and view all the answers

Why did Virginia cede its claims to land in the West?

To please Maryland and convince it to ratify the Articles Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue with interstate trade under the Articles of Confederation?

Smaller states were crippled by higher prices of goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the three-step method outlined in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

To establish a specific path to statehood Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue that drove the rewriting of the Articles in 1787?

The federal government was unable to function effectively Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 in terms of setting a precedent for future states?

Establishing a framework for the admission of new states Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of smaller states regarding Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania?

Their ability to claim more western territory Signup and view all the answers

What provision in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was meant to appease Southerners?

Allowing runaway slaves to be returned to their owners Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the federal government's failure to uphold the Northwest Ordinance's provisions regarding Native Americans?

Systematic repression of Native Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was the term of the government secretary appointed in the Northwest Territory?

4 years Signup and view all the answers