Facts about the Articles of Confederation and Its Limitations
Learn about the Articles of Confederation drafted in 1777 by John Dickinson, its ratification in 1781, the challenges with land disputes, the organization of the A.O.C., the powers of Congress, and the limitations faced by Congress. Understand how the A.O.C. lacked effective power and authority despite its provisions.
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Articles of Confederation A. A.O.C. drafted 1777 1. John Dickinson- author 2. Ratified 1781
3. Land disputes kept it from being ratified 4. North West Ordinance- ends disputes
B. Organization of A.O.C. 1. No chief executive 2. No national Court system 3. All power reserved to the states
C. Powers of Congress 1. Declare war & make peace 2. Raise army & navy 3. Treaties & foreign alliances
4. Coin & borrow money 5. Regulate weights & measures
6. Establish post office 7. Regulate Indian Affairs
D. Powers denied Congress 1. Power to levy taxes 2. Regulate foreign & domestic trade 3. Settle disputes between states
4. Collect state debts to Congress 5. Enforce any of its powers
In reality, the A.O.C. had no power. It was all bark and no bite. It was a toothless tiger.
