Articles of Confederation
Why was the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
Because they were very weak
What did Daniel Shays do?
He led a farmers Rebellion in Aug. 29, 1786 - Feb. 1787
What was one of the biggest problems facing the the US after the Revolution?
The huge amount of debt the country had
Were states interested in giving donations to the national government to help pay off debt?
No
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
The north and west land of the Ohio River
What government had the ability to tax citizens under the Articles of Confederation?
The State Governments
Why were farmers in Massachusetts so upset in 1786 and 1787?
They were losing their farms because they could not afford the taxes on them
Why were many veterans (soldiers who fought in the Revolution) angry?
They didn't get paid for their service
States were able to have militias. Who was responsible for training and funding the militias?
The National Government
What are the 3 benefits of the Northwest Ordinance?
- outlawed slavery
- gtd freedom
- provided for public edu.
How could the national government get money under the Articles of Confederation?
By asking states for donations
What is one reason the farmers in Massachusetts could not afford to pay the taxes on their farms?
Most were soldiers who'd never been paid of their service
When did the American Revolution begin?
April 19, 1775
What is one national government example?
The United States government
Why did the Northwest Ordinance ban slavery?
to prevent the expansion of slavery in the newly formed US
Were state governments allowed to tax citizens of their state under the Articles of Confederation?
Yes
Who is Daniel Shays?
A former soldier and farmer who was worried about losing his farm, so he started a rebellion
What are the loyalists?
Colonist who supported the British during the American Revolution
What are the 3 part of our national government?
legislative, executive, and judicial
What did the Northwest Ordinance not allow?
slavery in new territories
Why did Daniel Webster called the Articles of Confederation "a cobweb?"
It would not be able to survive any pressure (problems) because it was so weak
What did Daniel Shays' and his men do?
Took over courthouses to stop the courts from meeting
What are the Patriots?
colonists who rebelled against British control
What are 3 responsibilities of the national government?
maintaining internal security, maintaining external security, and stability
What are the 3 main points from the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
- Prot. of essent. rights
- The promotion of edu.
- The ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory