Articles of Confederation 1
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To govern the United States
What was the big problem with the Articles of Confederation?
They were too weak to run the country.
Who led Shays' rebellion?
Daniel Shays
Who (what governing body) wrote the Articles of Confederation?
The Second Continental Congress
The Articles of Confederation gave the most power to the...
States
Did the Articles of Confederation have a national court system?
No. There was no national court system.
Why were the farmers protesting in Massachusetts?
They were in debt, having their farms taken away, and being put in debtor's prison.
What happened to a state if it didn't follow a national law passed by the Continental Congress?
Nothing. There was no way to enforce the laws.
According to the Articles of Confederation, how did the national government gem money?
Congress had to ask the states for it. (The states could refuse)
Did the U.S. Government have a president under the Articles of Confederation?
No, there was no executive branch
What did Shays' rebellion do to stop the foreclosures?
Seized the courthouses.
Was there a national currency under the Articles of Confederation?
No, each state had their own money.
No. The Articles of Confederation didn't give the national government that power.
What event led to the American public realizing that there were big problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
What happened to Shays' rebellion when they tried to seize the federal arsenal?
They were defeated by the state militia and arrested.
When the states realized that the Articles of Confederation were deeply flawed, they decided to hold the
Constitutional Convention
Did the Articles of Confederation have a Post Office?
Yes, although it took time to establish one.
How many votes did each state have under the Articles of Confederation?
One vote each, regardless of their size or population.
What happened to the participants of Shays' rebellion a few years after it was crushed?
They were pardoned by the governor of Massachusetts.
Why did the states fear creating a strong national government after the revolution?
They were afraid of losing their independence to a national government.