The Articles of Confederation
True or False … The Article of Confederation gave the United States the name we know it as today?
True
All the states had approved of the AOC in 1779 except what state?
Maryland
T/F – The Articles favored the Central (national) government more than it favored the states.
False
What was the first written constitution of the United States?
Who presented the final draft of the Articles of Confederation to congress in July of 1775?
Benjamin Franklin
To amend, or pass the Articles, the legislatures from how many states would have to agree on its terms?
All 13 states.
How many drafts of the Articles of Confederation were prepared before congress settled on a final version in 1777?
6
What former US president persuaded his state to yield claims to the West?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Dickinson draft required that states to provide to congress?
Money
What ability was lacked by the central government?
The ability to levy taxes and regulate commerce.
What state persuaded Maryland to ratify the Articles of Confederation? and what year did this take place?
Virginia
Which current government branch was missing from the government within the Articles of Confederation? and what does that branch do?
The Legislative Branch
What three authorities was Congress given through the Articles of Confederation?
What American region did land speculators in Maryland insisted belonged to the United States?
The West
What government action was difficult to enforce with the Articles of Confederation in place?
enforcing laws and raise taxes