Definitions
Constitution
A document that sets out the principles of government and establishes its institutions.
The political rule heavily shaped the colonists' views on federal government and how they govern themselves.
Who are the British?
The government under the Articles was intentionally designed to be weak because of this fear.
This premise about liberty was fundamental to the American republic shaped by Madison.
Liberty is a natural right that cannot be taken away.
The articles were formed during this war
The Revolutionary War
Republic
A form of government ruled by the people through representatives of the people
This group’s fear of losing equal representation made them hesitant to reform the Articles.
Who are Smaller States?
The Articles of Confederation allowed the national government to raise an army, but they could not do this to support it financially.
What is impose taxes?
Under the new Constitution, the executive branch of government was created to solve this problem of the Articles of Confederation.
What is the inability to enforce laws?
Despite its weaknesses, the Articles successfully unified these entities.
What are the 13 states?
Articles of Confederation
A governing document that created a union of the 13 sovereign states
The states had more power than the national government.
He was instrumental in designing the new American government and selling the idea of a constitutional republic to the public.
Who is James Madison?
The inability to regulate this area of the economy caused disputes between states.
What is Interstate Commerce?
The new Constitution ensured that Congress had this power to avoid the monetary disputes between states under the Articles.
What is the power to control interstate commerce?
The Articles provided protection for states against these, by forming a "league of friendship."
What are foreign invasions and domestic insurrections?
Shay's Rebellion
An armed uprising against the government of Massachusetts led by farmers protesting high taxes and debt collection practices.
This leader convinced George Washington that reforming the Articles of Confederation was necessary.
Who is Daniel Shays
This weakness in the Articles made it difficult for the national government to negotiate effectively with foreign nations.
What is impose national tariffs?
Delegates to the Second Continental Congress had to confront these two issues.
Citizens did not trust other state governments and citizens did not trust a central government from far away
This major success under the Articles provided a framework for admitting new states to the Union.
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What is the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Annapolis Convention
A meeting of delegates from five states in 1786 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
The economic struggles faced by these individuals after the Revolutionary War contributed to Shay's Rebellion.
Who are war Veterans?
This was empty under the Articles because the government lacked the power to impose taxes.
What is the common treasury?
The articles provided states with equal representative through giving them one vote in this unicameral organization that tackled federal government matters.
What is the Confederal Congress?
The Articles of Confederation successfully negotiated this treaty, which officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
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What is the Treaty of Paris?