Articles of Confederation

Definition Constitution with a loose connection of the 13 colonies

Powers Weaknesses 1. One state=one vote 1. No common currency 2. Declare and conduct war: need 2/3 vote to declare war and ratify treaties 2. No regulation of interstate commerce 3. Negotiate peace 3. No ability to tax people in states 4. Regulate foreign affairs 4. No President/Executive Branch 5. Administrate Indian Affairs 6. Needed a majority of states to agree to pass a law

Land Ordinance of 1785 Northwest Territory: North of Ohio River West of Pennsylvania Up to the Mississippi River

Set up a grid System to survey the land: Sold land in 640 acre parcels ,$1 per acre Set up system to govern the area: 5,000 pop.=a governor 60,000 pop. =admission to the Union

Outcome of Land Ordinance of 1785 100,000 Native Americans were forced to move No slavery allowed in this region Land speculators bought up the land States Created =Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota

Shay’s Rebellion Articles lacked taxing power so veterans were not paid GB was able to block US trade with West Indies so New England traders were losing money. Shay was a farmer who led 1,000 farmers against courts in New England to block farm foreclosures George Washington and Alexander Hamilton brought army to end rebellion. Conclusion: We need a more effective Government!