Consolidating the Revolution

Question 1

When the Articles of Confederation formed

Answer 1

Took force in 1781

Question 2

Eight challenges facing the new nation

Answer 2

1. Demobilizing army
2. Managing new territories
3. Disputes between debtors and creditors
4. The native population
5. Nation debt
6. Trade collapsed
7. Inflation
8. The new Nation was surrounded by European power

Question 3

The emphasis in the articles of confederation:

Answer 3

Emphasis on state sovereignty, all power with the states

Question 4

Powers the governments had

Answer 4

They had the power to negotiate treaties

Question 5

Powers the government didn’t have

Answer 5

They had no power to tax (raise revenue)

Question 6

Form of the government under the Articles of confederation

Answer 6

One chamber legislature

• each state had 1 vote (regardless of population)
• no executive or judiciary