Articles of Confederation Government: 1781-1787

North America After the Treaty of Paris, 1783

2nd Continental Congress = assembly of delegates from 13 colonies Background 2nd Continental Congress = assembly of delegates from 13 colonies Est. Continental Army Signed Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation: loose alliance of 13 STATES Create a federal (national) government to Control military Handle foreign affairs

Fear: creating a national government that is too powerful Weaknesses Fear: creating a national government that is too powerful Support local government King threatened natural rights Solution: Create a weak national government Cannot arrest a PERSON Cannot collect taxes Cannot raise troops

a. States had bicameral legislatures. 3. Who was in charge? a. States had bicameral legislatures. b. States had strong governors with veto power. c. States had bills of rights.

4. Accomplishments of Articles Est. alliance with France Sign Treaty of Paris (1783) Northwest Ordinance = plan of government for western territories Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota Territory became a state if population > 60,000 Outlawed slavery in territories Gov sells land to help pay war debts

SO, WHY DID THE ARTICLES FAIL? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q77iwGlyXF4 (15minutes)