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The Critical Period 1781 - 1787

Bell Ringer Note: WFA Study Guide 3 Today!

The Articles of Confederation 1781 – the 13 United States adopted their first constitution- The Articles of Confederation. It created a “Firm League of Friendship” with a weak national government. The 13 states held the real power to govern. The powers granted to the federal gov’t were limited. It only lasted for 6 years (1781 – 1787).

Why the Articles Failed? Couldn’t regulate trade among states Couldn’t tax states No President Each state = 1 Vote 3/4 vote to pass laws (9/13 majority) Amendment = Unanimous Vote

The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back! Daniel Shays’ Rebellion -(1786) Massachusetts 1780’s Depression – Farmers couldn’t pay their debts Farmers shut down the courts & took up arms to stop foreclosures. Massachusetts sent the militia to suppress the rebellion.

As a result, many Americans were convinced that the U. S As a result, many Americans were convinced that the U.S. needed a new government!