Understanding the Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Explore the Articles of Confederation (1781-1789), the first US Constitution, highlighting its structure, weaknesses, lack of taxation powers, positive aspects, and the need for change as evidenced by events like Shay's Rebellion. Discover how this early governing document shaped American history.
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The Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
The Articles of Confederation What: The 1stUS Constitution When: 1781-1789 How They Worked: One Branch-Legislative-Congress Each State had one vote, 9-13 to pass a law, all 13 to change a law Weaknesses: No Executive to carry out laws No Judicial to interpret, settle disputes state vs. state
The Articles of Confederation CONGRESS HAD NO POWER TO TAX! $75Mdebt, States could print their own $$, States taxed each others trade/commerce States had more power than National Gov t. This was done intentionally to prevent a strong national/central gov t, which the leaders feared due to their experience w/Br. A loss of states rights was the main concern.
The Articles of Confederation Positives: Negotiated the Treaty of Paris that ended the War for Independence. Created an orderly way of bringing new states into the union-Land Ordinances. Ultimately too many weaknesses, Shay s Rebellion proved a change was needed.
