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The Articles of Confederation 1777 - 1789

The Articles of Confederation 1777 - 1789. Unit 2, Lesson 8. What were the Articles?. 1 st outline of Govt. between states. Unicameral legislature, 1 vote per state Confederation : states delegate power to a central govt. A Weak Union (wicked lame!). Showed fears of strong central govt.

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The Articles of Confederation 1777 - 1789

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  1. The Articles of Confederation1777 - 1789 Unit 2, Lesson 8

  2. What were the Articles? • 1st outline of Govt. between states. • Unicameral legislature, 1 vote per state • Confederation: states delegate power to a central govt.

  3. A Weak Union (wicked lame!) • Showed fears of strong central govt. • No authority over citizens • No power to tax* • No power to regulate trade • NO enforcement power over states.

  4. Achievements of the Articles • Successfully managed Revolution. • Diplomacy with foreign powers • First executive & judicial depts. • Northwest Ordinance (1787)

  5. Northwest Ordinance 1787 • Most lasting achievement of Articles • Created process of admitting new states • Organized lands north of Ohio River (public schools, local govt., ban on slavery)

  6. Over 60,000 Loyalists Flee the US due to persecution.

  7. Shays’ Rebellion 1786 • Mounting financial crisis led to rebellion of poor farmers in western MA. • Congress could not regulate the economy, protect property rights, or put down rebellion. • Led to the Philadelphia Convention

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