Question

1. after gaining independence, one of the first challenges for the united states was:

a. defeating great britain again
b. establishing a stable government
c. expanding to the pacific ocean
d. creating political parties

1. which document first governed the united states after independence?

a. constitution
b. bill of rights
c. articles of confederation
d. declaration of independence

1. under the articles of confederation, each state:

a. had one vote in congress
b. sent representatives based on population
c. had no role in government decisions
d. was ruled by a governor appointed by congress

1. the articles of confederation gave the national government power to:

a. collect taxes directly from citizens
b. enforce laws in the states

Explanation:

1. After gaining independence, the US needed a stable government structure to function. Defeating Britain again wasn't a top - priority immediately. Expansion to the Pacific came later, and political parties developed over time. Establishing a stable government was crucial first.
2. The Articles of Confederation was the first governing document of the US after independence. The Constitution came later, the Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence declared independence but didn't govern.
3. Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress regardless of population. Representation based on population came with the Constitution. States had a significant role in government decisions, and governors were not appointed by Congress.
4. The Articles of Confederation did not give the national government the power to collect taxes directly from citizens or enforce laws in the states effectively.

Answer:

1. B. Establishing a stable government
2. C. Articles of Confederation
3. A. Had one vote in Congress
4. None of the above (as the Articles of Confederation had limited powers for the national government in these aspects)