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Lesson 2.3

Lesson 2.3. THE CRITICAL PERIOD. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS The Critical Period. What were the Articles of Confederation? Why were the 1780s a critical period in United States history? What did America do to create a stronger government in the 1780s?.

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Lesson 2.3

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  1. Lesson 2.3 THE CRITICAL PERIOD

  2. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONSThe Critical Period • What were the Articles of Confederation? • Why were the 1780s a critical period in United States history? • What did America do to create a stronger government in the 1780s?

  3. The Articles of Confederation established “a firm league of friendship” among the States. Powers Congress was given the power to declare war, deal with national finance issues, and settle disputes among the States. Obligations The States promised to obey Congress, and to respect the laws of the other States. Most other powers were retained by each State.

  4. A Call for a Stronger Government • Representatives from Maryland and Virginia met at Mount Vernon, Virginia, in 1785 to discuss trade issues. • The meeting was so successful that the Virginia General Assembly requested a meeting of all thirteen States, which eventually became the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

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