Everyone writes… You are one of the leaders of a new country “America.” Think about how you fought so hard to be free of British rule and oppression. Think about what you hated living under the King…and use that knowledge to guide you. Along with a few others, you have been placed in charge of a very important job – create a new government for this country. Please answer the questions on the next slide in your notebook:

Everyone writes… What features do you want included in your new government? What aspects of government do you want to make sure are not part of your government? What problems do you anticipate as you create a new government?

What was America’s first plan of government? Essential Question What was America’s first plan of government?

The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation were the 1st form of constitution (plan of government) for the USA. They were written at the same time the Declaration of Independence was written, but didn’t go into effect until 1781. It set up a system of government that divided power between the national government and the individual state governments.

Think – Pair - Share In your notebooks, please list anything you know about the Articles of Confederation – including powers of the government, strengths, and weaknesses? Now turn to the person next to you and tell them what you know. Be prepared to share with the class if asked.

Terms America’s 1st Constitution constitution: a formal plan of government confederation: a loose alliance or friendship of independent states

STRUCTURE 1 branch of government called a legislature 13 states Each state got 1 vote in Congress States had more power than the federal government 1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 1. the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence

POWERS GRANTED Make national laws Declare war Make treaties Maintain an army Borrow & coin money 1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 1. the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence

POWERS DENIED No President No Courts Could not enforce laws Could not collect taxes Could not regulate trade All states had to agree to revise 1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 1. the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1783 Treaty of Paris – ended Revolutionary War Established fair policies for developing western land 1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 1. the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence