The Articles of Confederation 1:26

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes Americans surprised the world by winning their independence from Great Britain. But the 13 new states were far from being a strong nation. Internal problems, especially with taxes and the economy, led to protests and rebellion. The government also had trouble with foreign trade and treaties. Look at the map on page 121 Spain Britain Tariffs

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes The British Refuse to leave and go home The Spanish blockade New Orleans and the Mississippi New Orleans

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes Closed markets cause inflation and money problems Exports stop, no money comes in… the people become desperate!

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes Massachusetts requires hard money to pay taxes This rule hits farmers hard Courts begin to take land away Some farmers go to debtor’s prison Daniel Shays – Revolutionary War veteran leads 100s of men in protest Shays’s forces were defeated by state troops 14 men sentenced to death, but the sentences are not followed through because everyone agrees with the farmers Shay’s Rebellion

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes Most power held by states One branch of government Legislative branch has few powers No executive branch No judicial system No system of checks and balances

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes The Articles are not working A conference is called so that delegates from each state can come together and make changes in the Articles of Confederation A Constitutional Convention is called for Philadelphia in May 1787 All states need to send delegates

A Nation in Crisis 20:00

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes Time to write a summary – in less than 25 words, what did you learn about in this section?

Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed The Big Idea The US had difficulties with other nations Internal economic problems plague the new nation Shay’s Rebellion Problems of the Articles of Confederation Many Americans call for changes Americans surprised the world by winning their independence from Great Britain. But the 13 new states were far from being a strong nation. Internal problems, especially with taxes and the economy, led to protests and rebellion. The government also had trouble with foreign trade and treaties. Look at the map on page 121 Spain Britain Tariffs The British Refuse to leave and go home The Spanish blockade New Orleans and the Mississippi Closed markets cause inflation and money problems Exports stop, no money comes in… the people become desperate! Massachusetts requires hard money to pay taxes This rule hits farmers hard Courts begin to take land away Some farmers go to debtor’s prison Daniel Shays – Revolutionary War veteran leads 100s of men in protest Shays’s forces were defeated by state troops 14 men sentenced to death, but the sentences are not followed through because everyone agrees with the farmers Most power held by states One branch of government Legislative branch has few powers No executive branch No judicial system No system of checks and balances The Articles are not working A conference is called so that delegates from each state can come together and make changes in the Articles of Confederation A Constitutional Convention is called for Philadelphia in May 1787 All states need to send delegates