Unit 1.4

Why were the articles of confederation created?

each state had drafted a constitution for itself (some elite and some participatory)

• 13 separate governments

Monarchy Hangover

lingering effects of a monarchy's legacy, particularly in shaping the political, social, and cultural aspects of a society after transitioning to a different form of government.

• state powers were more powerful than federal

5 Weaknesses of the AOC

1. Federal Government only had 1 branch

2. All 13 states must agree to an amendment of the articles

3. Congress had no power to raise tax revenue

4. No National Currency

5. No Power to raise national army

What was the one branch of government that the AOC had?

Congress

What conflict stemmed from the amendment rule?

Rhode Island being difficult

What problems stemmed from Congress having no power to raise tax revenue?

Had to ask states for money, to which most said no

What was the cause for Shay’s rebellion?

Due to congress not having any money (inflation), many revolutionary soldiers and veterans could not get paid, thus going into debt.

Daniel Shay

Farmer who raised a militia and armed themselves for rebellion after many were not paid.

• led to the deaths after MA crushed it

What AOC weakness led to Shay’s rebellion?

1. Congress had no power to raise tax revenue

What AOC weakness was revealed by Shay’s rebellion?

• No power to raise national army

How did Shay’s rebellion contribute to the amendment of the AOC

MA governor could not ask for the national military, thus causing discussion on the usefulness of the AOC