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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 causes and effects in order.
  • Congress cannot pay its soldiers or its debts
  • Farmers angry about debts and taxes rebel in Massachusetts
  • Leaders call a convention to make a stronger government
  • Under the Articles, Congress cannot collect taxes
2.How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
  • A.All 13 states
  • B.Three of the 13 states
  • C.Nine of the 13 states
3.Why did Shays' Rebellion worry leaders such as George Washington?
  • A.It proved the Articles were working well
  • B.It showed the army was too large
  • C.It showed the national government was too weak to keep order
4.Which part of government did the Articles leave out?
  • A.Delegates from the states
  • B.A separate executive, such as a president
  • C.A Congress
5.Which state refused to send delegates to the Convention?
  • A.Pennsylvania
  • B.Rhode Island
  • C.Virginia
6.How many states had to agree to change the Articles?
  • A.All 13 states
  • B.Seven of the 13 states
  • C.Only the largest state
7.Under the Articles, which power did Congress lack?
  • A.The power to declare war
  • B.The power to make treaties
  • C.The power to collect taxes

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Answer key — From the Articles to the Constitution

Set 19. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Correct order: 4, 1, 2, 3
  2. 2.Nine of the 13 states
  3. 3.It showed the national government was too weak to keep order
  4. 4.A separate executive, such as a president
  5. 5.Rhode Island
  6. 6.All 13 states
  7. 7.The power to collect taxes

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