First Government Cloze

Students complete a reading passage about the early United States by filling in vocabulary words from the provided word bank. The passage explains why the Articles of Confederation were created, what they attempted to accomplish, and the weaknesses of the new government. Learners must use context clues to choose the correct terms and understand key ideas about freedom, power, and the limits of early national leadership. A final question asks students to explain how the Articles helped shape ideas for a stronger government. This activity strengthens comprehension of foundational U.S. history and improves vocabulary application.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Foundations of American Government

English Language Arts – Using Context Clues in Informational Text

Social Studies – Understanding Government Structure

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension

This worksheet is part of our Articles of Confederation Worksheets collection.