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Topic 2: Constitutional Foundations. Major Question: How was the government created through compromise?. A New Nation. Problems already Different state Constitutions A written document of a plan of government Mini nations? Land disputes Different currency Slavery? No slavery?
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Topic 2: Constitutional Foundations Major Question: How was the government created through compromise?
A New Nation • Problems already • Different state Constitutions • A written document of a plan of government • Mini nations? • Land disputes • Different currency • Slavery? No slavery? • War is expensive • Soldiers debt • State debt • Many couldn’t pay
A New Nation • Problems already • The Articles of Confederation • Agreement among states to form the U.S. • Formed a united government to fight England during the war • Left out anything that resembled what England had done to them.
A New Nation A written change or addition a government.
A New Nation • Problems already • The Articles of Confederation • “see the list above” • Shays Rebellion • Couldn’t pay war debts • Confederation Congress owed him money • Couldn’t get it because Congress couldn’t tax • Kicked out of his home legally • Started a new revolution • A revolution, so soon, scared the states into wanting to form a new government.