1. The Articles of Confederation
Chapter 5 Section 1
The Articles of Confederation

2. English Law and Enlightenment
Rule of law
Everyone obeys laws
Ex. 1. Magna Carta 1215 – limited king’s powers
Ex. 2. English Bill of Rights – upped the power of parliament
Enlightenment
Reason & logic to improve society
Ex. 1 John Locke – social contract
Ex. 2 Baron de Montesquieu – separation of powers

3. American Models/Ideas
Self Government
Virginia House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact
Constitution
A set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government
State constitutions – limited power of government and gave rights to people
Freedom of Religion
Based off Virginia constitution – no forcible religious laws to attend or pay
Suffrage
Who?
Men (who paid taxes)

4. Articles of Confederation
Formed by __________________
_______________ - single branch of government with limited powers
1. Powers - ______________
2. Not there? - ______________
___________ (another word for approved) in the year ____.
Each state = ___________
1st national government of the USA

6. The Northwest Territory
________________ - system of diving up land
New territory called - _______________________
Requirements for states?
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
No ______________ in new territory