Strength of the Articles of Confederation

Land & Expansion

100

Forced human labor, often without any compensation.

Slavery

200

These were the 13 original groups that held all the power.

The States

300

This law allowed the United States add brand new states.

The Northwest Ordinance

Law & Order

100

This was the name of the first set of laws for the whole country.

Articles of Confederation

200

This group was the only part of the government that could make laws.

Congress

300

Under these laws, the government started a system to mail letters.

The Post Office

Diplomacy

100

This 1783 treaty with Great Britain was a major win for U.S. diplomacy.

Treaty of Paris

200

This country was the main friend and ally of the U.S. during the war.

France?

300

This was the term for the "league of friendship" formed between the states.

Confederation

The "Firsts"

100

This was the first official name of our new country.

United States of America

200

The Articles was the first written _____ for the U.S. government.

Constitution

300

This was the first branch of government ever created.

The First Legaslative Branch

Economic Wins & Challenges

100

This is the money people pay to the government, which Congress could not collect.

Taxes

200

This was the name for the paper money used during the war.

Continentals

300

Congress had the power to borrow this from other countries.

Loans?