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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.
  • Under the Articles, Congress cannot collect taxes
  • Leaders call a convention to make a stronger government
  • Congress cannot pay its soldiers or its debts
  • Farmers angry about debts and taxes rebel in Massachusetts
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.Nine of the 13 states
  • B.All 13 states
  • C.Three of the 13 states
4.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
5.What was Shays' Rebellion?
  • A.A protest against the Stamp Act
  • B.An uprising of Massachusetts farmers in 1786 and 1787
  • C.The battle that ended the Revolution
6.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
7.Under the Articles, which power did Congress lack?
  • A.The power to make treaties
  • B.The power to collect taxes
  • C.The power to declare war

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Answer key — From the Articles to the Constitution

Set 20. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Correct order: 1, 3, 4, 2
  2. 2.The Articles of Confederation
  3. 3.Nine of the 13 states
  4. 4.All 13 states
  5. 5.An uprising of Massachusetts farmers in 1786 and 1787
  6. 6.One vote, whatever its size
  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.