1. Articles of Confederation

2. What they disliked about England’s rule
Taxation without Representation
Large Central Government (monarchy) had all the power
States always had to listen to the king
All power was in the King’s hands.
King could change the rules/laws any time

3. Articles of Confederation
Confederation: Loose association of states “A firm league of friendship”
Did not want strong central government
National Government
Lawmaking body: Congress
One vote per state
Preserve State Sovereignty
States enforce laws, and interpret laws
Post Revolutionary War able to work together for the common good

4. Weaknesses National Government lacked power Amending A.o.C unaniminous
9 of 13 to pass a law (not majority)
No Executive Branch to enforce laws
Including Tax Laws; fall into debt; inability to pay soldiers (national security)
No national court system to interpret laws
Amending A.o.C unaniminous
Could not control trade between states or with foreign countries
No common currency

5. Shays’ Rebellion