Articles of Confederation Activity

American Government
Mr. Smith and Mr. Clodfelter

Government Do’s Government Don’ts

1. Decide matters of war and 1. Draft soldiers for the armed
peace. forces.
2. Send and receive ambassadors. 2. Tax citizens to pay for military
3. Enter into treaties with other needs.
nations. 3. Regulate commerce among the
4. Borrow money. states or between states and
5. Coin or create money. foreign countries.
6. Establish post offices. 4. Establish a common and stable
7. Build a navy. monetary system.
8. Raise an army by asking states
for troops.
9. Fix uniform standards of
weights and measures.
10. Settle disputes among the states.

A. Select the two most important powers the government has under the
Articles of Confederation.
a.
b.

B. Select the two most important powers the government does not have
under the Articles of Confederation.
a.
b.

C. Can the government fully do its job without those certain powers? Why or
why not?

Essential Question (Use concepts from the notes AND the book to
answer the question)

- How did the weaknesses of the Articles lead to turmoil in the beginning
of our nation’s history?