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The Critical Period Section 3

The Critical Period Section 3. To describe the structures of the Articles of Confederation To explain the weaknesses of the Articles To describe the steps leading up to the Constitutional Convention. The Critical Period. Independence Hall - Philadelphia. The Articles of Confederation.

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The Critical Period Section 3

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  1. The Critical PeriodSection 3 To describe the structures of the Articles of Confederation To explain the weaknesses of the Articles To describe the steps leading up to the Constitutional Convention

  2. The Critical Period Independence Hall - Philadelphia

  3. The Articles of Confederation • November 15, 1777 – Delegates approved the first attempt at a plan of government. • The A of C established a “firm league of friendship” among the states. • Ratification: formal approval came in 1781 • It took all 13 states to ratify the Articles of Confederation

  4. Governmental Structure • Congress – Sole branch • Unicameral • Delegates chosen by States • Each State had one vote • Congress would choose a presiding officer (chair), but NOT the president of U.S.

  5. Powers of Congressunder the Articles of Confederation • Make war and peace • Send & receive ambassadors • Make treaties • Borrow money • Set up a money system • Establish post offices • Build a Navy • Raise an Army • Fix uniform weights and measures • Settle disputes among the States

  6. State Obligations • Obey the Articles of Confederation • Provide troops (men) & money as requested • Treat citizens of other states fairly & equally • Give full faith and credit • Surrender fugitives • Submit disagreements between states to Congress

  7. Weaknesses • Congress had no power to tax • Each State had one vote regardless of size • Amendment process took all 13 States • No court system • No executive branch

  8. The Critical Period, 1780’s • 1783 – Treaty of Paris(American victory) • States fought amongst themselves- Jealous & Suspicious • States taxed each other’s goods • States printed their own money • Debts went unpaid

  9. Shays’ Rebellion • 1786 – Daniel Shays, a former American officer, led an uprising that forced a court to close in Massachusetts. • Farmers had lost farms & possessions because they could not pay their taxes. • They unsuccessfully attacked a federal arsenal & state forces had to move in.

  10. A Need for a Stronger Government Mount Vernon- Jan. 1786 George called for a meeting between Maryland & Virginia. Annapolis – Sept. 11, 1786 5 of 13 States showed up BUT called for a meeting in Philadelphia to “Revise the A of C”

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