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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.
  • 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
  • Congress cannot pay its soldiers or its debts
2.What was Shays' Rebellion?
  • A.An uprising of Massachusetts farmers in 1786 and 1787
  • B.The battle that ended the Revolution
  • C.A protest against the Stamp Act
3.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
4.On what date was the Constitution signed?
  • A.September 17, 1787
  • B.December 15, 1791
  • C.July 4, 1776
5.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
6.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
7.Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
  • A.Thomas Jefferson
  • B.King George III
  • C.George Washington

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Answer key — From the Articles to the Constitution

Set 4. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Correct order: 3, 4, 1, 2
  2. 2.An uprising of Massachusetts farmers in 1786 and 1787
  3. 3.A separate executive, such as a president
  4. 4.September 17, 1787
  5. 5.The Articles of Confederation
  6. 6.Nine of the 13 states
  7. 7.George Washington

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