Unit 1, Chapters 1-4 Test Question Number 1: Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Write in complete sentences when you take the test. Paragraph format, no bullets outline…5 points

Strengths of Articles Make war, peace, treaties Ambassadors Monetary system Navy and Army Standards of weights and measures

Weaknesses One vote per states, no matter the size Congress could not tax, regulate foreign trade, or interstate commerce No President (executive) to enforce laws passed by Congress No national court system Amendment to Articles if all 13 states approved it

Result? Recipe for failure… States are fighting Economic chaos Shay’s Rebellion We will see this in a DVD clip!