1. Articles of Confederation
What went wrong?

2. Weaknesses Congress could not: pass laws without approval
regulate trade
no laws regarding taxes
force states to give money

3. No Courts
No leader
Weak Central Government

4. States = too much power
Small states worried about large states' power and control

5. Congress couldn't raise money
Money & Economy
Congress couldn't raise money
States made their own currency

6. Issues that resulted from these weaknesses
Shays' Rebellion
Farmers' conflict over loans
Revolt against MA taxes
Rebellion put down by MA militia

7. Constitution Bicameral Two houses in Congress:
House of Reps and Senate
Strong Central/Federal Gov’t
States have power but limited
Strong military and leader