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The Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation. America’s 1 st Constitution 1781-1789. Strengths. Weaknesses. Why did the Founding Fathers Choose a Confederation plan of government?.

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The Articles of Confederation

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  1. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Why did the Founding Fathers Choose a Confederation plan of government? The first system of government designed by the Founding Fathers was a Confederation. Under a Confederate system, the National or Central Government is given only a few powers, while most of the power is reserved for the States.

  2. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 • The Articles had 2 major achievements: • Bringing the Revolutionary War to a successful conclusion • Provided a the first government for a new country

  3. Break it Down • Articles of Confederation Articles = sections of a written document, rules written down

  4. Break it Down • Articles of Confederation • Confederation …. Let’s take a closer look!

  5. Federalism • Central • national

  6. So why did they choose a confederation plan?

  7. Experiences • Hated the KING • Taxation w/o representation • Abuse of personal rights • Strong central or “Federal Government

  8. Soooo…… • Why did they set up a confederation???

  9. Articles of Confederation 1781-1787 PURPOSE • To create our first government • Form a permanent union of the 13 states. • Recognition by European nations.

  10. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Declare War & Establish an Army/Navy No Power to Draft Soldiers

  11. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Make Peace & Sign Treaties No Power to Enforce Treaties

  12. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: No Power to Collect Taxes from the States Borrow Money

  13. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Organize a Post Office

  14. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: No Chief Executive No national court system No Power to Regulate Interstate Commerce No National Currency Difficult to Pass laws (2/3 vote)

  15. The Articles of Confederation America’s 1st Constitution 1781-1789 Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Difficult to Amend (unanimous vote needed to change the articles)

  16. Conclusion Why did the Founding Fathers Choose a Confederation plan of government? They feared that a strong central government would create tyranny, and stamp out the peoples natural God given rights.

  17. Conclusion Why Did the Founding Fathers believe the Articles needed to be replaced by the US Constitution? The nation needed to function as ONE united country & not 13 small unorganized nations. Shay’s rebellion proved the need to strengthen the government.

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