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Articles of Confederation Quiz


SS4H5 I can analyze the challenges faced by the new nation.
a. I can identify the weaknesses of the government established by the Articles of Confederation.

Directions: Match the description of the plan for government to the name. Write the letter of the description in the
box. Not all boxes will be filled.

Articles of Confederation U.S. Constitution

A. no common currency

B. congress given no power to collect taxes

C. established a legislature with 2 houses

D. no executive or judicial branch (no leader and no courts)

E. gave the national government the power to collect taxes

F. states had their own separate money and trade laws

G. national and state governments share power

H. system of checks and balances

I. led to Shay’s rebellion

J. provided a weak national government

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