1. The Articles of Confederation
1:26

2. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
Americans surprised the world by winning their independence from Great Britain. But the 13 new states were far from being a strong nation. Internal problems, especially with taxes and the economy, led to protests and rebellion. The government also had trouble with foreign trade and treaties.
Look at the map on page 121
Spain
Britain
Tariffs

3. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
The British Refuse to leave and go home
The Spanish blockade New Orleans and the Mississippi
New Orleans

4. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
Closed markets cause inflation and money problems
Exports stop, no money comes in… the people become desperate!

5. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
Massachusetts requires hard money to pay taxes
This rule hits farmers hard
Courts begin to take land away
Some farmers go to debtor’s prison
Daniel Shays – Revolutionary War veteran leads 100s of men in protest
Shays’s forces were defeated
by state troops
14 men sentenced to death,
but the sentences are not
followed through because
everyone agrees with
the farmers
Shay’s Rebellion

6. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
Most power held by states
One branch of government
Legislative branch has few powers
No executive branch
No judicial system
No system of checks and balances

8. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
The Articles are not working
A conference is called so that delegates from each state can come together and make changes in the Articles of Confederation
A Constitutional Convention is called for Philadelphia in May 1787
All states need to send delegates

9. A Nation in Crisis
20:00

10. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
Time to write a summary – in less than 25 words, what did you learn about in this section?

11. Chapter 4.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
Problems faced by the young nation made it clear that a new constitution was needed
The Big Idea
The US had difficulties with other nations
Internal economic problems plague the new nation
Shay’s Rebellion
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
Many Americans call for changes
Americans surprised the world by winning their independence from Great Britain. But the 13 new states were far from being a strong nation. Internal problems, especially with taxes and the economy, led to protests and rebellion. The government also had trouble with foreign trade and treaties.
Look at the map on page Spain Britain Tariffs
The British Refuse to leave and go home
The Spanish blockade New Orleans and the Mississippi
Closed markets cause inflation and money problems
Exports stop, no money comes in… the people become desperate!
Massachusetts requires hard money to pay taxes
This rule hits farmers hard
Courts begin to take land away
Some farmers go to debtor’s prison
Daniel Shays – Revolutionary War veteran leads 100s of men in protest
Shays’s forces were defeated by state troops 14 men sentenced to death, but the sentences are not followed through because everyone agrees with the farmers
Most power held by states
One branch of government
Legislative branch has few powers
No executive branch
No judicial system
No system of checks and balances
The Articles are not working
A conference is called so that delegates from each state can come together and make changes in the Articles of Confederation
A Constitutional Convention is called for Philadelphia in May 1787
All states need to send delegates