1. Articles of
Confederation
Government:

2. North America After the Treaty of Paris, 1783

3. 2nd Continental Congress = assembly of delegates from 13 colonies
Background
2nd Continental Congress = assembly of delegates from 13 colonies
Est. Continental Army
Signed Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation: loose alliance of 13 STATES
Create a federal (national) government to
Control military
Handle foreign affairs

4. Fear: creating a national government that is too powerful
Weaknesses
Fear: creating a national government that is too powerful
Support local government
King threatened natural rights
Solution: Create a weak national government
Cannot arrest a PERSON
Cannot collect taxes
Cannot raise troops

5. a. States had bicameral legislatures.
3. Who was in charge?
a. States had bicameral legislatures.
b. States had strong governors with veto power.
c. States had bills of rights.

6. 4. Accomplishments of Articles
Est. alliance with France
Sign Treaty of Paris (1783)
Northwest Ordinance = plan of government for western territories
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Territory became a state if population > 60,000
Outlawed slavery in territories
Gov sells land to help pay war debts

11. SO, WHY DID THE ARTICLES FAIL?
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