Articles of Confederation
True or False. The Articles of Confederation made a strong government.
False
Who called for a convention(meeting)?
Alexander Hamilton.
Was slavery illegal?
No, it was legal in every state.
What is the current capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Can the State government declare war?
How many states had to vote for a law until it was approved?
9 states.
How many people attended the Constitutional Convention?
55 people
Did African Americans have the right to vote in every state.
No, only a few states gave them a right to vote
What was the first capital of the United States.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who can print money?
The Federal Government.
Could the government tax citizens?
No, they could only request money from the states.
What did they want to discuss?
They wanted to discuss trade issues and about the government.
Did Southerners want slavery to end?
No, they feared their economy couldn't survive without it.
What is the current capital, Washington D.C. named after?
George Washington.
Who can borrow money?
Both Federal and State governments can.
What were some weaknesses of the Articles.
Farmers and the government went into great debt.
The United states went through a depression
How long did the Convention last?
May 25 to September 17, 1787
Did Benjamin Franklin want slavery to end?
Yes
Which city was the capital for only one day?
Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Who can conduct elections?
State Governments.
How long did the Articles last?
1776 until 1789
Who did the people choose to lead the meetings?
George Washington
What is the meaning of Manumission?
The freeing of individual enslaved persons.
When was New York City the capital of the United States.
January 11, 1785 to August 12, 1790
Who can collect taxes?
Both Federal and State Governments.