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The New American Government: The Articles of Confederation Strengths and Weaknesses

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of the American government under the Articles of Confederation. Discover its goals, challenges, and impact on key historical events such as the War for Independence and expansion westward.

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The New American Government: The Articles of Confederation Strengths and Weaknesses

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  1. The New American Government:The Articles of Confederation Strengths and Weaknesses Make war and peace. Send and receive ambassadors. Enter into treaties. Borrow money. Raise and equip a navy. Maintain an army by requesting troops from the States. Request (not require) funds from the States to meet the costs of government. Regulate Indian affairs. Figured out a way to add new states to the country Establish post offices.

  2. Goals • Government that doesn’t regulate/limit commerce • Government that allows people to vote and have representation • Expand westward (upset about Proclamation of 1763) • Excessive taxation • More freedom and liberty, less soldiers and violence (Common Sense) (“Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness” – “All men are created Equal”) • African Americans were hoping to gain political freedom…participation in the revolution • Women • REVOLUTION: Drastic change/shift – RADICAL divergence • War for INDEPENDENCE: Separation from England – just Self Rule

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