Declaration
Under the first section of the document, what 3 things are considered to be basic human rights?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What is it called when a government only has one body of Congress?
Unicameral
This weakness caused the government to go broke.
Can't levy or collect taxes.
This strength helped America control the sea.
Raise and equip a Navy
What was Shays first name?
Daniel. Daniel Shays.
What date was the Declaration officially accepted and signed?
July 4th, 1776
How would you describe the relationship between states under the Articles?
A league of friendship, but everyone is independent from each other.
This weakness made the government seem powerless when it came to our laws.
No enforcement of any laws or regulations.
This strength allowed America to defend itself from other nations.
Make War and peace.
What state did this rebellion happen in?
Massachusetts.
Who wrote the main draft of the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
How many votes did each state receive in Congress?
One, regardless of size.
This weakness made it nearly impossible to change the Articles.
All Congressional members must agree to any changes needing to be done to the articles.
This strength helped America gain soldiers, but there was a catch.
Can raise an army, but only from volunteers given by the states.
Why were Shays' men so angry with the government?
Government was taking farmland from farmers who were in debt or not paying their state taxes.
What are the 3 sections of the Declaration?
Statement of human rights, list of complaints against the kind, Declaration of our independence.
What month and year did the Articles get ratified?
March, 1781.
This weakness made it very difficult to JUDGE people at the national level.
No federal court system.
This strength helped manage relations with people who were here before us.
Relations with Native Americans.
How were the men stopped?
Massachusetts had to quickly form a militia "volunteer army" to attack and stop the men.
Who was the first man to sign the document?
John Hancock
Name one Achievement under the Articles:
Northwest ordinance, Treaty with GB, department of war, Treasury, marine, etc.
This weakness made it difficult to ADD new laws to the Articles.
9 out of 13 colonies must agree to any new laws. (usually only 10 in session at a time.)
This strength helped deal with specific problems across the new nations.
Settle "certain disputes" between states.
How did this rebellion prove the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
By proving the government was unable to enforce and control their own citizens, and by showing the problems that can arise when you are unable to raise your own army.