1. A cartoon published in 1788 celebrates New Hampshire becoming the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. From the cartoon, which was the first state to ratify?
Ohio
Delaware
New York
Virginia
2.
Select two events that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that prompted leaders from several states to call for a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
The federal government became too powerful as Washington left office.
Due to arguments over land, western territories used foreign currency to purchase more property.
The nation suffered a depression.
Due to losing their farms because of failure to pay taxes, farmers organized a rebellion against the government.
3.
Which of the following quotes support the idea that the Articles of Confederation must be changed for the United States government to function properly?
… the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in [short], that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.—Massachusetts Constitution of 1780
So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb. —Noah Webster
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.- 10th Amendment, U.S. Constitution
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. –Articles of Confederation, Article II
4.
Federalist Anti Federalist
These two statements reflect the opinions of an Antifederalist and a Federalist toward the ratification of the Constitution. Read the opinions; then answer the following questions. Who is the Antifederalist? How do you know? Who is the federalist? How do you know? How are the two opinions similar?
5.
Why was the Northwest Ordinance considered a success of the Articles of Confederation?
Due to its regulation of currency, Congress could financially support Western farms.
Due to its guaranteeing of military support, it allowed the US army to expanding its recruiting in the territories.
Due to its laws establishing the principles of basic rights and establishing protection of those rights.
Due to its support for slavery, it allowed the western territories to develop economically.
6.
Effect of the Three Fifths Compromise
According to the chart, how did Southern states benefit from the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The Southerners would now be able to outvote the North.
Northern representation was no longer based on population.
The South gained representation in Congress by counting part of the slave population.
Southern representation in the House was equal to that of the North.
7.
What functions was Congress able to perform under the Articles of Confederation?
Pass taxes.
Pass laws.
Regulate trade between states or between states and foreign countries.
Enforce the laws.
8.
This chart displays the powers granted and denied to Congress under the Articles of Confederation
According to the chart, what are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government? Select all that apply.
Differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
How to manage disagreements with other nations.
How to enforce laws passed by Congress.
Confusion over different state currency
9.
What was the purpose of the Article of Confederation?
To establish an alliance of states
To establish a judicial branch to interpret the laws.
To establish the U.S. Constitution
To establish an executive branch to enforce laws
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1. To find the answer to the first question, you need to analyze the information provided. The cartoon published in 1788 celebrates New Hampshire becoming the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. This means that there were eight states that ratified before New Hampshire. Among the given options (Ohio, Delaware, New York, and Virginia), Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution. Therefore, the answer is Delaware.
2. To answer the second question, you need to identify two events that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the call for a convention to revise them. Among the options provided, the two correct events are:
- The nation suffered a depression.
- Due to losing their farms because of failure to pay taxes, farmers organized a rebellion against the government.
3. To find the quote that supports the idea of changing the Articles of Confederation, you need to read and analyze the given quotes. Among the options, the quote that explicitly supports the need for change is:
- "So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb." - Noah Webster
4. To determine the Antifederalist and Federalist in the given statements, you need to analyze the opinions expressed. The Antifederalist is the one who opposes the ratification of the Constitution, and the Federalist is the one who supports it. Without the actual statements, it's not possible to identify the Antifederalist or the Federalist and compare their opinions.
5. To determine why the Northwest Ordinance was considered a success of the Articles of Confederation, you need to analyze the options. Among the given options, the correct answer is:
- Due to its laws establishing the principles of basic rights and establishing protection of those rights.
6. To understand how Southern states benefited from the Three-Fifths Compromise, you need to refer to the chart. Unfortunately, the actual chart wasn't provided, so it's not possible to determine how the Southern states benefited from the Three-Fifths Compromise.
7. To find out what functions Congress was able to perform under the Articles of Confederation, you need to analyze the given options. Among the options, the correct answer is:
- Pass laws.
- Regulate trade between states or between states and foreign countries.
- Enforce the laws.
8. To identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that led to the need for a new and stronger federal government, you need to analyze the chart that displays the powers granted and denied to Congress. Unfortunately, the chart wasn't provided, so it's not possible to select the weaknesses.
9. To determine the purpose of the Articles of Confederation, you need to analyze the options. Among the options, the correct answer is:
- To establish an alliance of states.
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