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Articles of Confederation 1781-1787

Articles of Confederation 1781-1787. Objectives. Identify the 3 branches of government Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Understand the development of democracy in the United States. What is a Confederation?.

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Articles of Confederation 1781-1787

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  1. Articles of Confederation1781-1787

  2. Objectives • Identify the 3 branches of government • Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation • Understand the development of democracy in the United States

  3. What is a Confederation? • An alliance of separate governments that work together. • States each had their own constitutions • United States are vs United States is

  4. State Powers • Constitutions • Power to tax • Courts • Money

  5. Central Powers • Army • War • Treaty

  6. Success of A.O.C. • Established the guidelines for future Statehood • Allowed state governments to develop unique styles of government

  7. Problems with A.O.C. • No central bank • Shay’s Rebellion • No central branches • Voting problems 9/13 and 13/13

  8. Conflict/Resolution • Central vs State Power—winner? • Shay’s Rebellion--- Central power time

  9. Question • Which of the following was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? • 13 votes to make changes • No way to sign a treaty • No way to tax states • No central bank established

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