Question

civics unit 2 ★ foundations of american government name date hour civics ★ lesson 4, part 4 ★ organizing a new nation multiple choice choose the letter of the best choice. 1. the purpose of the articles of confederation was to create a. a united national government c. three branches of government b. a strong military force d. a system of laws for the country 2. under the articles of confederation, most of the power remained with a. the congress c. the president b. the states d. the monarch 3. to protect against tyranny, each state constitution a. limited the governor’s term c. set up a three branch government b. formed a powerful legislature d. all of the above 4. shays’ rebellion was primarily caused by a. british troops taking private land for their use b. the threat of farmers losing their land for an inability to pay increased taxes c. the government under the articles of confederation allowing states to trade with england d. all of the above 5. after shays’ rebellion, americans wanted a a. weaker congress c. stronger economy b. smaller national legislature d. stronger government

Explanation:

• Question 1: The Articles of Confederation aimed to create a united national government. It was the first attempt at a national governing document for the newly independent United States.
• Question 2: Under the Articles of Confederation, states retained most of the power. The national government had very limited authority, and states had significant sovereignty.
• Question 3: State constitutions took multiple measures to protect against tyranny. Limiting the governor's term prevented excessive executive power, forming a powerful legislature gave a voice to the people (in a representative sense), and a three - branch government (executive, legislative, judicial) was a common structure to divide power.
• Question 4: Shays' Rebellion was mainly caused by farmers' threat of losing land due to inability to pay taxes. Economic hardships faced by farmers, especially debt - related issues, were the root cause.
• Question 5: After Shays' Rebellion, Americans realized the weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation. A stronger government was seen as necessary to maintain order, handle economic and social issues, and provide for the common defense.

Answer:

1. A. a united national government
2. B. the states
3. D. all of the above
4. B. the threat of farmers losing their land for an inability to pay increased taxes
5. D. stronger government