1. The Articles of Confederation
SOL USI.7a: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by the new nation by: a) identifying the weaknesses of the government established by the Articles of Confederation.

2. What is the “Articles of Confederation”?
1) The Articles of Confederation was a CONSTITUTION written during the American Revolution to establish the powers of the new national government.

3. What Were the Articles of Confederation’s Weaknesses?
1) Provided for a WEAK national government.
2) Gave Congress no power to TAX or regulate commerce among the states.
3) Provided for no common CURRENCY.
4) Gave each state one VOTE regardless of size.
5) Provided for no EXECUTIVE or JUDICIAL branch.

4. Other Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Gave each state ONE vote regardless of size.
Provided for no EXECUTIVE or judicial branch.