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8.13 Articles of Confederation Structure and Limits Worksheet

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This Grade 8 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 8.13 Articles of Confederation Structure and Limits. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Articles of Confederation: Structure and Limits - Compare state and national powers and explain weaknesses and achievements under the Articles. (C3 D2.Civ.5.6–8; TEKS §113.20(c)(15)(B))

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In January 1786, a reformer argues for a system that can act directly on citizens, collect taxes, regulate trade, and still limit power with checks. A critic warns this risks tyranny. (Source note: Document M-45, filed in Connecticut, January 1786.)

Which statement best compares the Articles to the reformer’s goal?

AThe Articles already had those strong powers

BThe reformer wants weaker national power than the Articles

CThe Articles created a monarchy while the reformer wants colonial rule

DThe Articles prioritized state sovereignty and weak national tools; the reformer seeks stronger national powers balanced by internal checks

Solution & Explanation:The passage points to: The Articles prioritized state sovereignty and weak national tools; the reformer seeks stronger national powers balanced by internal checks. Under the Articles, that idea explains the situation described; the other choices describe powers or institutions the Articles did not have (like a strong executive, national courts, or broad taxing/trade authority).

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A teacher asks students to identify the best evidence for expansion success under the Articles. Owen Bartlett says: “Surveying land, selling it, and turning territories into states.” (Source note: Document M-44, filed in South Carolina, December 1785.)

Which combination best matches that description?

AFugitive Slave Act and Kansas-Nebraska Act

BMonroe Doctrine and Open Door Policy

CLand Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance

DSherman Antitrust Act and Federal Reserve Act

Solution & Explanation:The passage points to: Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance. Under the Articles, that idea explains the situation described; the other choices describe powers or institutions the Articles did not have (like a strong executive, national courts, or broad taxing/trade authority).

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Pennsylvania and Georgia threaten to block each other’s goods unless Congress intervenes. Congress offers mediation, but it cannot impose a binding judgment. (Source note: Document M-43, filed in Pennsylvania, November 1784.)

Which improvement would best address this specific problem?

AA national court with authority to issue final decisions in interstate disputes

BLet each state run its own foreign policy

CReduce the number of states to simplify votes

DBan written laws and rely on tradition

Solution & Explanation:The passage points to: A national court with authority to issue final decisions in interstate disputes. Under the Articles, that idea explains the situation described; the other choices describe powers or institutions the Articles did not have (like a strong executive, national courts, or broad taxing/trade authority).

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