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1. What was the main reason the states created the Articles of Confederation?
A. To give the president complete control
B. To create a strong military government
C. To maintain state sovereignty while loosely unifying the states
D. To establish a monarchy
C. To maintain state sovereignty while loosely unifying the states
Which group of states was created from the Northwest Territory?
A. Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida
B. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania
C. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin
D. Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas
C. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin
Which weakness made it difficult for the national government to pay its debts?
A. Congress could not impose taxes.
B. Congress controlled too many banks.
C. The president refused to collect taxes.
D. States were not allowed to collect taxes.
A. Congress could not impose taxes.
What action did Spain take that demonstrated the weakness of the Articles?
A. Spain closed its port at New Orleans.
B. Spain gave New Orleans to the United States.
C. Spain joined the United States.
D. Spain opened all western territories to Americans.
A. Spain closed its port at New Orleans.
Which statement best compares the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
A. Both were designed to return western lands to Britain.
B. The Land Ordinance organized western land, while the Northwest Ordinance established a process for territories to become states.
C. The Land Ordinance created the Constitution, while the Northwest Ordinance created the Declaration of Independence.
D. Both ordinances focused primarily on foreign policy.
B. The Land Ordinance organized western land, while the Northwest Ordinance established a process for territories to become states.
Which was a major strength of the Articles of Confederation?
A. Congress could easily collect taxes
B. The Land Ordinance of 1785 helped organize western lands
C. The president could enforce national laws
D. Congress controlled all state governments
B. The Land Ordinance of 1785 helped organize western lands
How did the Northwest Ordinance influence public education?
A. It prohibited public schools.
B. It required public schools to be established in the Northwest Territory.
C. It required every student to attend college.
D. It gave education responsibilities only to churches.
B. It required public schools to be established in the Northwest Territory.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many of the thirteen states had to agree for Congress to pass a major law?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 13
C. 9
What economic problem contributed to Shays' Rebellion?
A. High farm prices and rising wages
B. Falling farm prices and farmers' inability to repay loans
C. A shortage of western land
D. Too much money in circulation
B. Falling farm prices and farmers' inability to repay loans
Which was an effect of the Northwest Ordinance?
A. New states were created from western territories.
B. Slavery expanded throughout the Northwest Territory.
C. Public education was prohibited.
D. Westward settlement ended.
A. New states were created from western territories.
What was the primary purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
A. To declare independence from Britain
B. To divide, measure, and distribute western lands
C. To create the Bill of Rights
D. To establish a national bank
B. To divide, measure, and distribute western lands
How did the Northwest Ordinance address slavery?
A. It expanded slavery into all western territories.
B. It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory.
C. It required all states to legalize slavery.
D. It ignored the issue of slavery completely.
B. It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory.
Why was requiring nine of thirteen states to agree a weakness?
A. States often had different interests, making agreement difficult.
B. Congress could pass laws too quickly.
C. The president could veto every law.
D. The courts controlled Congress.
A. States often had different interests, making agreement difficult.
Who led the rebellion by Massachusetts farmers?
A. George Washington
B. Alexander Hamilton
C. Daniel Shays
D. James Madison
C. Daniel Shays
Which conclusion can best be drawn from the passage about the Articles of Confederation?
A. The Articles were completely unsuccessful.
B. The Articles had important successes but also had serious weaknesses.
C. The Articles created a powerful national government.
D. The Articles eliminated disagreements between the states.
B. The Articles had important successes but also had serious weaknesses.
How did the Land Ordinance of 1785 encourage westward migration?
A. It organized western lands so settlers could purchase and settle them.
B. It forced settlers to remain on the East Coast.
C. It gave all western land to Native Americans.
D. It prohibited settlement west of the Ohio River.
A. It organized western lands so settlers could purchase and settle them.
Which statement best explains the connection between the Northwest Ordinance and the creation of new states?
A. It gave Britain control over new states.
B. It provided guidelines for territories to become states.
C. It prevented territories from becoming states.
D. It allowed only the original thirteen states to remain in the Union.
B. It provided guidelines for territories to become states.
Which problem was caused by the national government's inability to tax?
A. The government had difficulty raising money for national defense.
B. The government became too wealthy.
C. States lost their power to collect taxes.
D. The military became too large.
A. The government had difficulty raising money for national defense.
Why did Massachusetts farmers become angry?
A. They were being forced to move west.
B. Massachusetts raised taxes while farmers were struggling economically.
C. Congress banned farming.
D. Britain forced farmers to pay taxes
B. Massachusetts raised taxes while farmers were struggling economically.
How did Shays' Rebellion contribute to the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
A. It convinced leaders that the national government needed more power.
B. It convinced leaders to eliminate the national government.
C. It caused Britain to regain control of America.
D. It resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery.
A. It convinced leaders that the national government needed more power.
Which ordinance established a process for territories to become states?
A. Stamp Act
B. Northwest Ordinance of 1787
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Land Act of 1790
B. Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Which development was encouraged by the Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance?
A. Westward migration
B. Colonial rule by Britain
C. The end of farming
D. The closing of western territories
A. Westward migration
What did Britain do that demonstrated the weakness of the national government?
A. Britain withdrew all troops from the Ohio Valley.
B. Britain refused to withdraw troops from the Ohio Valley.
C. Britain joined the United States.
D. Britain gave western land to Congress.
B. Britain refused to withdraw troops from the Ohio Valley.
Why was Shays' Rebellion important?
A. It proved the national government was too strong.
B. It showed that a stronger central government was needed.
C. It ended westward migration.
D. It caused the Declaration of Independence to be written.
B. It showed that a stronger central government was needed.
Which situation best demonstrates a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. Congress organized western territories.
B. Congress established guidelines for new states.
C. The national government could not effectively respond to Shays' Rebellion.
D. Congress encouraged public education.
C. The national government could not effectively respond to Shays' Rebellion.