1. Unit 1, Chapters 1-4 Test Question Number 1:
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Write in complete sentences when you take the test. Paragraph format, no bullets outline…5 points

2. Strengths of Articles Make war, peace, treaties Ambassadors
Monetary system
Navy and Army
Standards of weights and measures

3. Weaknesses One vote per states, no matter the size
Congress could not tax, regulate foreign trade, or interstate commerce
No President (executive) to enforce laws passed by Congress
No national court system
Amendment to Articles if all 13 states approved it

4. Result? Recipe for failure… States are fighting Economic chaos
Shay’s Rebellion
We will see this in a DVD clip!