What powers did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?

Power to establish post offices and coin money.

Why were the Founders of the United States concerned about creating a powerful central government?

They didn't want an overly-powerful government that would abuse it's power.

Why did the national government under the Articles of Confederation have difficulty raising funds?

The central government had no power to impose taxes.

What happened in the Boston Massacre?

5 colonists were killed by British soldiers.

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1
What type of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?
Strong Central Government
Weak Central Government
Monarchy
Democracy
2
Who was a famous member of the Sons of Liberty?
John Locke
Sam Adams
George Washington
John Adams
3
What was the name of the United States' first form of government?
Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
4
What powers did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?
Power to establish post offices and coin money.
Power to impose taxes and regulate commerce.
Power to declare war and make treaties.
Power to pass laws and collect taxes.
5
Which event made the founder realize there was a need for a stronger form of government?
Boston Tea Party
Constitutional Convention
American Revolution
Shays Rebellion
6
How many branches of government did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?
1
4
3
2
7
Why were the Founders of the United States concerned about creating a powerful central government?
They wanted to create a strong military.
They wanted to establish a monarchy.
They wanted to have control over the states.
They didn't want an overly-powerful government that would abuse it's power.
8
Any amendments to the Articles of Confederation had to be approved by all states.
False
True
9
Why did the national government under the Articles of Confederation have difficulty raising funds?
Foreign governments refused to loan the U.S. money.
The currency issued by the central government was worthless.
The states refused to provide money to the federal government.
The central government had no power to impose taxes.
10
What happened in the Boston Massacre?
5 British soldiers were killed by colonists.
5 colonists were killed by British soldiers.
British soldiers massacred Native Americans.
Colonists massacred Native Americans.

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