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Articles of Confederation

Articles of Confederation. Why were the Articles of Confederation so weak?. What we didn’t like about the British. . . Taxation without representation Large central government (monarchy) had all the power States always had to listen to the king All power was in the King’s hands.

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Articles of Confederation

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  1. Articles of Confederation

  2. Why were the Articles of Confederation so weak? What we didn’t like about the British. . . • Taxation without representation • Large central government (monarchy) had all the power • States always had to listen to the king • All power was in the King’s hands. • King could change the rules/laws any time So the Articles of Confederation… • Federal government could not tax • States didn’t have to follow laws and treaties. • States had their own laws and didn’t have to follow any other states’ laws • No executive branch or national court system. • Any amendment required all 13 states

  3. What’s the Problem? • Federal government could not tax; very difficult to raise money. • States didn’t have to follow laws and treaties. • Each State had its own laws. • No executive branch or national court system. • Any amendment required all 13 states, so very difficult to modify.

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