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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 Articles of Confederation unite the states loosely
  • The weak national government struggles with debt
  • The Constitution replaces the Articles
  • The colonies declare independence
2.How many states had to agree to change the Articles?
  • A.Only the largest state
  • B.All 13 states
  • C.Seven of the 13 states
3.What do the Constitution's first words, "We the People," show?
  • A.The king still ruled the states
  • B.Only Congress could vote
  • C.The government's power comes from the people
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.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
6.On what date was the Constitution signed?
  • A.July 4, 1776
  • B.December 15, 1791
  • C.September 17, 1787
7.Which part of government did the Articles leave out?
  • A.A Congress
  • B.Delegates from the states
  • C.A separate executive, such as a president

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Answer key — From the Articles to the Constitution

Set 22. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Correct order: 4, 1, 2, 3
  2. 2.All 13 states
  3. 3.The government's power comes from the people
  4. 4.One vote, whatever its size
  5. 5.The power to collect taxes
  6. 6.September 17, 1787
  7. 7.A separate executive, such as a president

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