How did the states contribute to rising inflation following the Revolutionary War

printing large amounts of paper money

Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?

Colonists felt they were taxed without their permission

What was the goal of the 1st Continental Congress?

state the concerns of the colonists to the king.

Which factors indicated an economic depression in the US after the Revolutionary War?

Not much trade activity and an increase of unemployment

Because of the weaknesses of the Articles, the government was unable to

convince Britain to withdraw troops from the NW territory

What did the Articles of Confederation establish?

first national government of the US

What problem was caused because the Articles didn't give Congress the power to tax?

states struggled to pay back their war debts.

What problem was caused because the Articles didn't give Congress the power to tax?

Many states faced inflation and economic depression.

What was the cause of Shay's Rebellion?

taxes collected on land to pay war debts, which hurt farmers

Which was NOT a result of the treaty of Paris of 1783

Land west of the 13 colonies was given to Great Britain

Why did the Founders create the Declaration of Independence?

declare their independence from Great Britain to the world.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the natural rights given to all men?

life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness

How did the Articles of Confederation make it difficult for Congress to protect the nation?

not allowing the national government to create an army

According the the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?

protect the natural rights of the people

How did the NW Ordinance affect slavery in the NW territory?

banned the use of slaves in the NW territory

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1
How did the states contribute to rising inflation following the Revolutionary War
used gold and silver reserves to pay debt
placing tariffs on interstate commerce
collecting overdue taxes
printing large amounts of paper money
2
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Colonists felt they were taxed without their permission
Britain wouldn't have taxed the colonists if they kept peace
Colonists felt only certain items should be taxed
Britain taxed the colonists only to force them into war
3
What was the goal of the 1st Continental Congress?
state the concerns of the colonists to the king.
write the Constitution
develop a plan for getting back at the king
establish a colonial gov't to challenge the king
4
Colonist felt if Congress had this power, Spain couldn't have closed the Miss. River.
the power to elect a President
The power to tax
the power to regulate interstate trade
the power to create an army
5
Which factors indicated an economic depression in the US after the Revolutionary War?
Not much trade activity and an increase of unemployment
The price of goods rising while the value of money decreased
The US going deeper into debt as it raised taxes
States functioning individually with different trade laws
6
According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments get their power?
the king
the people
the military
Parliament
7
Because of the weaknesses of the Articles, the government was unable to
set up a democratic government in all 13 states.
make laws to govern their new lands
maintain alliances that were formed during the war
convince Britain to withdraw troops from the NW territory
8
Under the Articles, what power did the states and central government share?
borrow and print money
raise and support a military
regulate trade
tax the people
9
Who held the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
the central government
the people
the states
the British
10
What did the Articles of Confederation establish?
3 branches of the US government
requirements for being president of the Congress
process of appointing members to the Supreme Court
first national government of the US
11
What did Shay's Rebellion lead most Americans to call for?
ban on religious activities
federal judiciary
national guard
stronger national gov't
12
What problem was caused because the Articles didn't give Congress the power to tax?
the colonists missed paying taxes.
states struggled to pay back their war debts.
the French invaded the United States
wars broke out with the Native Americans
13
What problem was caused because the Articles didn't give Congress the power to tax?
Many states faced inflation and economic depression.
the British wouldn't leave their forts.
The British couldn't borrow money.
The Spanish took over the northern part of the United States
14
What was the cause of Shay's Rebellion?
taxes collected on land to pay war debts, which hurt farmers
a slow economy because of overproduction of worthless money
Unemployment because Congress couldn't regulate trade
corruption of wealthy leaders
15
Which was NOT a result of the treaty of Paris of 1783
Land west of the 13 colonies was given to Great Britain
America's current borders were set
Great Britain recognized the independence of the US
The war was officially over
16
Why did the Founders create the Declaration of Independence?
show the world why power needed to be take away from Britain
declare their independence from France
list reasons why the Loyalists had to leave America
declare their independence from Great Britain to the world.
17
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the natural rights given to all men?
independence, freedom, and power
life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness
peace, tranquility, power
equality, intelligence, work
18
How did the Articles of Confederation make it difficult for Congress to protect the nation?
not instituting a mandatory draft
not allowing Congress to elect a President
not allowing the national government to create an army
placing high tariffs on imports of military supplies
19
According the the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
create positive relationships for the people in Parliament
protect the natural rights of the people
make treaties with other nations
provide representation for the people in Parliament
20
How did the NW Ordinance affect slavery in the NW territory?
gave slaves access to education
banned the use of slaves in the NW territory
determined fixed wages for slaves
regulated the slave trade

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American Revolution and Articles of Confederation Review

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American Revolution and Articles of Confederation Review

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Questions 20

Answers

1
How did the states contribute to rising inflation following the Revolutionary War
used gold and silver reserves to pay debt
placing tariffs on interstate commerce
collecting overdue taxes
printing large amounts of paper money
2
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Colonists felt they were taxed without their permission
Britain wouldn't have taxed the colonists if they kept peace
Colonists felt only certain items should be taxed
Britain taxed the colonists only to force them into war
3
What was the goal of the 1st Continental Congress?
state the concerns of the colonists to the king.
write the Constitution
develop a plan for getting back at the king
establish a colonial gov't to challenge the king
4
Colonist felt if Congress had this power, Spain couldn't have closed the Miss. River.
the power to elect a President
The power to tax
the power to regulate interstate trade
the power to create an army
5
Which factors indicated an economic depression in the US after the Revolutionary War?
Not much trade activity and an increase of unemployment
The price of goods rising while the value of money decreased
The US going deeper into debt as it raised taxes
States functioning individually with different trade laws
6
According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments get their power?
the king
the people
the military
Parliament
7
Because of the weaknesses of the Articles, the government was unable to
set up a democratic government in all 13 states.
make laws to govern their new lands
maintain alliances that were formed during the war
convince Britain to withdraw troops from the NW territory
8
Under the Articles, what power did the states and central government share?
borrow and print money
raise and support a military
regulate trade
tax the people
9
Who held the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
the central government
the people
the states
the British
10
What did the Articles of Confederation establish?
3 branches of the US government
requirements for being president of the Congress
process of appointing members to the Supreme Court
first national government of the US
11
What did Shay's Rebellion lead most Americans to call for?
ban on religious activities
federal judiciary
national guard
stronger national gov't
12
What problem was caused because the Articles didn't give Congress the power to tax?
the colonists missed paying taxes.
states struggled to pay back their war debts.
the French invaded the United States
wars broke out with the Native Americans
13
What problem was caused because the Articles didn't give Congress the power to tax?
Many states faced inflation and economic depression.
the British wouldn't leave their forts.
The British couldn't borrow money.
The Spanish took over the northern part of the United States
14
What was the cause of Shay's Rebellion?
taxes collected on land to pay war debts, which hurt farmers
a slow economy because of overproduction of worthless money
Unemployment because Congress couldn't regulate trade
corruption of wealthy leaders
15
Which was NOT a result of the treaty of Paris of 1783
Land west of the 13 colonies was given to Great Britain
America's current borders were set
Great Britain recognized the independence of the US
The war was officially over
16
Why did the Founders create the Declaration of Independence?
show the world why power needed to be take away from Britain
declare their independence from France
list reasons why the Loyalists had to leave America
declare their independence from Great Britain to the world.
17
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the natural rights given to all men?
independence, freedom, and power
life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness
peace, tranquility, power
equality, intelligence, work
18
How did the Articles of Confederation make it difficult for Congress to protect the nation?
not instituting a mandatory draft
not allowing Congress to elect a President
not allowing the national government to create an army
placing high tariffs on imports of military supplies
19
According the the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
create positive relationships for the people in Parliament
protect the natural rights of the people
make treaties with other nations
provide representation for the people in Parliament
20
How did the NW Ordinance affect slavery in the NW territory?
gave slaves access to education
banned the use of slaves in the NW territory
determined fixed wages for slaves
regulated the slave trade