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Chapter 7 Quiz 1 review
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What was America’s single greatest contribution to political thought?
The Federalist The Articles of Confederation the Constitution. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
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The Constitution
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Why did the colonists created a weak confederation
No one saw the need for a strong central government Each colony was jealous of its power No one had experience in running a government The qualified leaders refused to participate in the confederacy
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Each colony was jealous of its power
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Which of the following principles was most strongly supported by the Articles of Confederation?
Separation of powers Limited government Balance of power Federalism
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Limited government
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Which of the following disputes did the Confederation settle?
Representation Slavery Western lands Trade
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Western lands
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On what were townships in the Northwest supposed to use the proceeds from the sale of section 16?
Government buildings Churches Schools Military
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schools
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How much was each acre sold for in the Northwest Territory?
Free $1 $320 $640
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$1
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Articles of Confederation
Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ the first document to unite the American colonies under one government
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Articles of Confederation
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___ a close alliance of states
Articles of Confederation Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ a close alliance of states
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Confederation
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___ the official recognition of America’s independence
Articles of Confederation Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ the official recognition of America’s independence
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Treaty of Paris
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Articles of Confederation
Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ a proposal to create ten equal states in the Northwest, to ban slavery, and to give away land to settlers
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Ordinance of 1784
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Articles of Confederation
Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ the division of the Northwest into townships for sale and development
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Land Ordinance of 1785
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Articles of Confederation
Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ the creation of a three-stage plan to create states out of the Northwest territory
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787
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Articles of Confederation
Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ an effort by military officers to force Congress to pay their salaries and pensions
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Newburgh Conspiracy
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___ an effort by farmers to protect their lands from their creditors
Articles of Confederation Land Ordinance of 1785 Newburgh Conspiracy Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Ordinance of 1784 Shays’ Rebellion Treaty of Paris Confederation ___ an effort by farmers to protect their lands from their creditors
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Shays’ Rebellion
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T/F The Confederation was run by a unicameral Congress that elected and controlled the chief executive.
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True
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T/F The government under the Confederation was too weak to honor its obligations under the Treaty of Paris.
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True
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T/F George Washington was offered the chance to become a dictator, but he refused.
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True
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