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Weaknesses of the

Weaknesses of the. Weaknesses of the. Weaknesses of the. Weaknesses of the. Articles. of. Confederation. Presented July 12, 1776. A hasty effort …. “ Inventing a nation ”. while fighting for independence. Ratified (approved ). in 1781. Emphasized

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Weaknesses of the

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  1. Weaknessesof the Weaknessesof the Weaknessesof the Weaknessesof the Articles of Confederation

  2. Presented July 12, 1776

  3. A hasty effort… “Inventing a nation” while fighting forindependence

  4. Ratified (approved) in 1781

  5. Emphasized Strong state governmentWeak national government Called: “a firm league of friendshipamong independent states”

  6. The states were sovereign NH MA RI NJ PN DL NY NC SC NC GA MD VA control control Articles of Confederation National Gov’t

  7. Lasted only 8 years The “Critical years” 1781 - 1789

  8. Weaknesses: Why did our1stNational Constitutionlast only 8 years ?

  9. No Executive (President) How would laws beenforced?

  10. No National Judiciary (Supreme Court) How would disputesbetween statesbe resolved?

  11. Congress couldn’t regulate trade States had serious trade disputes

  12. Congress couldnot tax

  13. Tax money needed for post offices and othergovernmentfunctions ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

  14. No way to raise anarmy or navy $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ NO

  15. State militias were the first lines of defense

  16. Distrust of standing armies (permanent)

  17. No national currency(money)

  18. State chartered banksprinted their own money Made trade and traveldifficult / expensive Caused inflation

  19. Shay’s Rebellion Led to frustration andviolence

  20. Congress needed a 2/3 majorityto pass laws (9 of 13 states)

  21. The unanimous vote of Congress (all 13 states) needed to amend Articles of Confederation

  22. Made the Articlesvery inflexible Today’s Constitutionis difficult,but not impossible,to change

  23. Conclusion Distrust of central authority(Parliament)led to this confederatesystem of government

  24. Weaknesses of our confederate system led to a Constitutional Convention in 1787

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