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The Articles of Confederation and the Birth of a Nation

The Articles of Confederation and the Birth of a Nation. Dear King George III. It’s to late to apologize http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg&feature=player_detailpage#t=4s. End of the Revolutionary War….

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The Articles of Confederation and the Birth of a Nation

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  1. The Articles of Confederation and the Birth of a Nation

  2. Dear King George III • It’s to late to apologize • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg&feature=player_detailpage#t=4s

  3. End of the Revolutionary War… • War effectively comes to an end in October 1781 with the defeat of the British at Yorktown. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvGAE1JcGV4 • Washington Vs. Cornwallis • French aid with their navy. • Washington Wins. • Second Treaty of Paris signed in 1783 but took so long to pass through the Confederate Congress, it wasn’t ratified until January 14th, 1784. • Revolutionary War officially over.

  4. Coming together… • 13 different Colonies = 13 different Governments • Formed a confederacy. (The 13 Friends) • Every State • Wrote their own STATE Constitutions. • Most had three branches of Government • Each state had their own currency. • Each state regulated their own trade. • Unfair trading for some states led to poor economies.

  5. The Articles of Confederation • The Articles were written in 1777 by John Dickinson, a Penn. statesman • The Articles were accepted by Congress in 1781 and is considered the first national constitution

  6. The Articles of Confederation • The fear of having too much power in one person’s hands reflects the experiences the colonies had under a monarchy • In the Articles the state governments limit the power of the national Congress

  7. Strengths of the Articles of Confederation • 1783 -1784 The Treaty of Paris was signed & Ratified • The Articles had the power to • Declare war and peace (Ended Revolutionary War) • Maintain a Army & Navy • Print money (US Mint 1786) • Make treaties (Treaty of Paris) • Ambassadors Sent Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbhzrOV2HP8&feature=related • Settle state disputes (…not so much.)

  8. Strengths of the Articles of Confederation: Settling Western Lands • The Land Ordinance of 1785, stated that land in the west was to be surveyed using a grid system to establish 6 mile blocks • The Northwest Ordinance 1787 assisted in the orderly expansion of the United States, it outlined a plan for applying for statehood to western territories • 5,000 free males who own 50 acres can start govt • Population of 60,000 could become a state

  9. Settling Western lands • The Northwest Ordinance 1787 provides an orderly settlement process in the West • It promised • no slavery • education • freedom of religion • trial by jury

  10. Northwest Territory • The Northwest Territory was east of the Mississippi River and north of the Ohio River. • The states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin would be formed from this area.

  11. Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation • Unicameral - ______________________ • Congress had no power to raise taxes • Congress had no power regulate foreign or state trade • Laws had to be approved by 9 out of 13 states • Congress did not have the power to enforce laws • Example: Shay’s Rebelliion

  12. Reasons for Shay’s Rebellion • Farmers are required to pay debts in gold, they have no money because they were not paid during the war. • Wealthy lawmakers invested their money in the war too and sought to get money from the farmers debts.

  13. Shay’s Rebellion • Poor farmers are not represented in the Mass legislature and cannot pass debt relief laws • The rebellion will free debtors from prisons and close courts that are hearing cases against farmers

  14. Samuel Adams Said What?! • “Rebellion against a king may be pardoned, or lightly punished, but the man who dares to rebel against the laws of a republic ought to suffer death”

  15. Views about Shay's Rebellion • Adams will also write a law called the Riot Act, which prohibits 12 people or more from meeting and gives the government the power to shoot rioters! • Samuel sure has changed since 1776!

  16. Shay’s Rebellion • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImIEcsTEVo&feature=related • The Mass militia is called out to stop it • Shay's Rebellion prompted national leaders to create a stronger central government • Poor farmers in 1791 elect officials who support their stance and will close courthouses and demand financial help from the Congress

  17. Thomas Jefferson Said What?! • "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government. God forbid that we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion.“ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWaCsvpikQ

  18. Key Point not to forget… • January 1786 Jefferson’s Ordinance if Religious Freedoms • No one forced to attend or support any one religious institution. • No can be discriminated against because of their religious or non religious affiliation. • Will later be used as a model for the First Amendment to the Constitution.

  19. At the End of the Day… • What have we Learned about the AOC? What were it’s strong points? Where did it fail? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lj2UpUVqzE • What are some things happening in current times that are similar to what happened then? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obz1OeUMdqU

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