10 Questions
What was one of the missing elements in the United States of America in 1787?
A president
Why did people's loyalty to their state make it hard for them to think of themselves as Americans?
Because the states had different way of life, often with their own religion and customs
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To hold the states together to fight the war
What was the main occupation of the people in the South?
Agriculture
What did Congress rely on to pay off war debts?
The goodwill of the states
What did some leaders, including George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, want for the United States?
A strong nation with a solid central government
What did the Articles of Confederation promise to the states?
Sovereignty
What was the result of the Continental money becoming worthless?
Seven states printed their own paper money
What was George Washington's opinion about the government in 1787?
It was a half-starved, limping government
What was the outcome of Shays's Rebellion in western Massachusetts?
The rebellion was stopped by the state of Massachusetts
Test your knowledge of the United States' early years, from 1787, when it had a name and a flag, but lacked essential institutions like a president, court system, and national army. Discover how the weak Congress struggled to enforce laws and collect taxes.
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