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1 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths Weaknesses The first system of government designed by the Founding Fathers was a Confederation.

2 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution The Articles had 2 major achievements: Bringing the Revolutionary War to a successful conclusion North West Ordinance (plan for governing the western lands)

3 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Declare War & Establish an Army/Navy No Power to Draft Soldiers

4 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Make Peace & Sign Treaties No Power to Enforce Treaties

5 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: No Power to Collect Taxes from the States Borrow Money

6 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Organize a Post Office

7 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths MAJOR WEAKNESSES No Chief Executive No national court system No Power to Regulate Interstate Commerce No National Currency Difficult to Pass laws (2/3 vote)

8 The Articles of Confederation
America’s 1st Constitution Strengths Weaknesses Congress was given the power to: Difficult to Amend (unanimous vote needed to change the articles)

9 The Articles of Confederation
No Chief Executive No National Court System No Power to Draft Soldiers No Power to Control Interstate Commerce No Power to Enforce Treaties No Power to Collect Taxes from the States Difficult to Pass Laws (2/3 vote) No National Currency Difficult to Amend (Unanimous Vote Needed to Change Articles) (Recap) Congress given the power to: Declare War Make Peace Sign Treaties Borrow Money Establish an Army & Navy Organize a Post Office

10 Conclusion Why did the Founding Fathers choose a government with a weak central government? They feared that a strong central government would create tyranny, and stamp out the peoples natural God given rights.

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