1. Foundation of Government in America Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

2. Articles of Confederation A loose association of states

3. Weaknesses of the Confederation Adopted in 1781 Weak central government No ability to tax Cannot regulate commerce Can establish treaties, post office, and currency Every state has one vote

4. Events Leading to a New Constitution Border disputes among states Disagreements between states Treaty violations of Great Britain Barbary Pirates effect trade Shay’s Rebellion Annapolis Convention Agreement for another convention

5. Constitutional Convention Philadelphia meeting of delegates Meet in secret George Washington made president of the convention Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan Compromises Federalists and Anti-Federalists