Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 ©2012, TESCCC Grade 08, Unit 04 Lesson 01

Yay! We are free! Students should conclude that there are thirteen stars representing the thirteen states. People are happy because they gained their independence from Great Britain under George III. ©2012, TESCCC

Describe the opposite of a confederation. Confederation: Central government has limited power and the states hold most of the power Loose Describe the opposite of a confederation. Why did the colonists prefer a weak central government instead of a strong central government? ©2012, TESCCC

Articles of Confederation U.S. Constitution Articles of Confederation Self-Governance Independent American Revolution Colonists vs. Great Britain Colonists ©2012, TESCCC

A dilemma our country still struggles with even today Who should have more power? The states or the national/central government? A dilemma our country still struggles with even today ©2012, TESCCC

Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 Second Continental Congress Articles of Confederation 1781-1789 Although the Articles of Confederation were written in 1776, the finalized document for ratification occurred in 1781. Can you predict what replaced the Articles of Confederation? Why did it need to be replaced? ©2012, TESCCC

Articles of Confederation: Strengths Wage war Issue money Sign treaties (make peace) Set up post offices Appoint ambassadors Settle conflicts between states ©2012, TESCCC

Articles of Confederation: Weaknesses No President (Executive) No national army only state militias No national/federal court No power to enforce laws (regulate trade) No power to tax States were sovereign One vote per state regardless of the state population 9/13 states to pass a law 13/13 states to amend (make changes) ©2012, TESCCC