America After the Revolution The Spirit of 76 = Nationalism Americans experience a growth of Nationalism. Defined. Pride in or devotion to one’s country Pride in or devotion to one’s country. Unlike other revolutions, nationalism develops during the conflict with Britain, but not before it. Common sacrifices, experiences, and battles Common sacrifices, experiences, and battles help to solidify (bring together) America.

America After the Revolution Benjamin Franklin Colonists think of themselves as a separate society. Distinct from Europe based on society, economics, and attitudes. landed nobility No landed nobility, no kings, and a belief in the equality of man. educated and liberal More educated and liberal. middle-class Many come from the middle-class.

America After the Revolution Local ties remain predominant Local ties remain predominant. Most Americans still consider themselves as citizens of their states, not as Americans. Belief that the sovereignty of the state was more important than that of the power of the central government. Would prove to be a problem later.

The Articles of Confederation America’s 1 st Constitution The first system of government designed by the Founding Fathers was a Confederation. Under a Confederate system, the National or Central Government is given only a few powers, while most of the power is reserved for the States. Why did the Founding Fathers Choose a Confederation plan of government? Why Did the Founding Fathers believe the Articles needed to be replaced by the US Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation America’s 1 st Constitution The Articles had 2 major achievements: 1)Bringing the Revolutionary War to a successful conclusion 2) North West Ordinance (plan for governing the western lands)

The Articles of Confederation Congress was given the power to: America’s 1 st Constitution Declare War & Establish an Army/Navy No Power to Draft Soldiers

The Articles of Confederation Congress was given the power to: America’s 1 st Constitution Make Peace & Sign Treaties No Power to Enforce Treaties

The Articles of Confederation Congress was given the power to: America’s 1 st Constitution Borrow Money No Power to Collect Taxes from the States

The Articles of Confederation Congress was given the power to: America’s 1 st Constitution Organize a Post Office

The Articles of Confederation Congress was given the power to: America’s 1 st Constitution No Chief Executive No national court system No Power to Regulate Interstate Commerce No National Currency Difficult to Pass laws (2/3 vote)

The Articles of Confederation Congress was given the power to: America’s 1 st Constitution Difficult to Amend (unanimous vote needed to change the articles)

The Articles of Confederation Congress given the power to: Declare War Make Peace Sign Treaties Borrow Money Establish an Army & Navy Organize a Post Office No Chief Executive No National Court System No Power to Draft Soldiers No Power to Control Interstate Commerce No Power to Enforce Treaties No Power to Collect Taxes from the States Difficult to Pass Laws (2/3 vote) No National Currency Difficult to Amend (Unanimous Vote Needed to Change Articles)

Shay’s Rebellion

Daniel Shays was a decorated Continental Army captain who later helped lead a rebellion and protest against politicians, economic injustice, and unequal laws. Daniel Shay and many soldiers like him had not received the payment due them for their services in the Continental Army. Some were thrown into debtor’s prison, because they could not pay the bills on their farms. Shay and his followers pressed for the new government to change excessive taxes on property, unjust court actions, heavy polling taxes, the costly lawsuits, and an unstable currency (money). They pressed for an issue of paper money.

Shay’s Rebellion The rebellion arose in Massachusetts in 1786, spread to other states, and came together in the rebels' march upon a federal arsenal. It wound down in 1787 with the election of a more popular governor, an economic upswing, and the creation of the Constitution of the United States in Philadelphia. Angry Protests During Shay’s Rebellion

Conclusion They feared that a strong central government would create tyranny, and stamp out the peoples natural God given rights. Why did the Founding Fathers Choose a Confederation plan of government?

Conclusion Why Did the Founding Fathers believe the Articles needed to be replaced by the US Constitution? The nation needed to function as ONE united country & not 13 small unorganized nations. Shay’s rebellion proved the need to strengthen the government.