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From the Articles to the Constitution is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on why the Articles failed and the Constitution replaced them, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.3.3-5. It prints 7 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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From the Articles to the Constitution

D2.Civ.3.3-5

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Number the events in order, then circle the right answers.

1.Number these events in order.
  • The Constitution replaces the Articles
  • The colonies declare independence
  • The Articles of Confederation unite the states loosely
  • The weak national government struggles with debt
2.What was the first plan of government for the United States?
  • A.The Bill of Rights
  • B.The Mayflower Compact
  • C.The Articles of Confederation
3.How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
  • A.All 13 states
  • B.Nine of the 13 states
  • C.Three of the 13 states
4.Under the Articles, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
  • A.One vote for every 30,000 people
  • B.Two votes for each senator
  • C.One vote, whatever its size
5.Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
  • A.George Washington
  • B.Thomas Jefferson
  • C.King George III
6.What do the Constitution's first words, "We the People," show?
  • A.Only Congress could vote
  • B.The government's power comes from the people
  • C.The king still ruled the states
7.How many states had to agree to change the Articles?
  • A.All 13 states
  • B.Only the largest state
  • C.Seven of the 13 states

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Answer key — From the Articles to the Constitution

Set 15. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Correct order: 2, 3, 4, 1
  2. 2.The Articles of Confederation
  3. 3.Nine of the 13 states
  4. 4.One vote, whatever its size
  5. 5.George Washington
  6. 6.The government's power comes from the people
  7. 7.All 13 states

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.3.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.