1. The Confederation Era
Chapter 8, Section 1

2. Moving West Settlers such as Daniel Boone explored lands to the west
Violent clashes
Native vs. Settlers
By 1790, 10,000 Americans lived there

3. New State Governments
After the war, each state wanted to establish its own government
Wanted the same political system as in colonies
More democratic
Some had different branches of gov’t
Some created a bill of rights
All had republican forms of gov’t

4. The Articles of Confederation
National gov’t began to form
“United we stand, divided we fall” –Silas Deane
Republic form of gov’t
Disagreements:
One vote vs. Population
States or National Gov’t controls new territories

5. The Articles of Confederation (cont’d)
National Government had few powers
Run by Confederation Congress
Each state only had one vote
Power to wage war, make peace, sign treaties, issue money
Most important powers to states
Set taxes
Enforce national laws
Control new territories
Ratified by all states in 1781

6. The Northwest Ordinance
National gov’t: How do we control new territories?
Northwest Ordinance 1787:
As population grew – would gain right to self- government
5,000 free males, owned 50 acres of land
Meet and create new assembly
60,000 people; create a new state
Slavery would be outlawed
Set pattern for growth of US

7. Weaknesses of Articles
Debt was big problem for national gov’t
Owed a lot of money – especially to soldiers
1783 – surrounded PA courthouse and stuck bayonets through windows
Wanted to pay soldiers but could not collect taxes
Shay’s Rebellion