The Articles of Confederation. The Big Idea The weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to demands for a stronger central government.

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The Articles of Confederation

The Big Idea The weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to demands for a stronger central government.

The Articles of Confederation November 15, 1777 “A Firm League of Friendship” Each State keeps “its sovereignty, freedom and independence…” States would come together for: common defense the security of their liberties the mutual and general welfare Ratified by all states March Maryland was the hold out Ratified by all states March

What it looked like One Congress: Unicameral Delegates chosen yearly by the state Each state=one vote 1 member chosen as presiding officer each year

Powers of the Central Gov Make war and peace send and receive ambassadors borrow money setup money system establish post office build a navy raise an army → ask states for troops fix uniform standards of weights and measures settle disputes among the states

States agree to... Obey the Articles of Confederation and the Congress Provide funds and troops when asked Treat citizens of other states fairly Full Faith and Credit of other states laws Turn to a friend: Discuss what problems you see with this slide. Do you think this is going to be an effective way of running a country? What do you think will happen if something goes wrong?

Weaknesses

We need a new Government The Articles of Confederation created a government unable to deal as the country grew need for a stronger national government all but Rhode Island sent delegates Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787