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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 Articles of Confederation unite the states loosely
  • The weak national government struggles with debt
  • The colonies declare independence
2.How many states had to agree to change the Articles?
  • A.Only the largest state
  • B.Seven of the 13 states
  • C.All 13 states
3.What was the first plan of government for the United States?
  • A.The Articles of Confederation
  • B.The Mayflower Compact
  • C.The Bill of Rights
4.Which state refused to send delegates to the Convention?
  • A.Rhode Island
  • B.Virginia
  • C.Pennsylvania
5.On what date was the Constitution signed?
  • A.July 4, 1776
  • B.December 15, 1791
  • C.September 17, 1787
6.Why did Shays' Rebellion worry leaders such as George Washington?
  • A.It showed the army was too large
  • B.It showed the national government was too weak to keep order
  • C.It proved the Articles were working well
7.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

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Answer key — From the Articles to the Constitution

Set 24. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Correct order: 4, 2, 3, 1
  2. 2.All 13 states
  3. 3.The Articles of Confederation
  4. 4.Rhode Island
  5. 5.September 17, 1787
  6. 6.It showed the national government was too weak to keep order
  7. 7.Nine of the 13 states

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