1. Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
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Grade 08, Unit 04 Lesson 01

2. Yay! We are free!
Students should conclude that there are thirteen stars representing the thirteen states. People are happy because they gained their independence from Great Britain under George III.
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3. Describe the opposite of a confederation.
Confederation: Central government has limited power and the states hold most of the power
Loose
Describe the opposite of a confederation.
Why did the colonists prefer a weak central government instead of a strong central government?
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4. Articles of Confederation
U.S.
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Self-Governance
Independent
American Revolution
Colonists
vs.
Great Britain
Colonists
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5. A dilemma our country still struggles with even today
Who should have more power? The states or the national/central government?
A dilemma our country still struggles with even today
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6. Articles of Confederation 1781-1789
Second Continental Congress
Articles of Confederation
Although the Articles of Confederation were written in 1776, the finalized document for ratification occurred in 1781.
Can you predict what replaced the Articles of Confederation?
Why did it need to be replaced?
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7. Articles of Confederation: Strengths
Wage war
Issue money
Sign treaties (make peace)
Set up post offices
Appoint ambassadors
Settle conflicts between states
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8. Articles of Confederation: Weaknesses
No President (Executive)
No national army only state militias
No national/federal court
No power to enforce laws (regulate trade)
No power to tax
States were sovereign
One vote per state regardless of the state population
9/13 states to pass a law
13/13 states to amend (make changes)
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