Articles of confederation

what are the Articles of Confederation

-Nations first constitution

-Created our first national gov
-Adopted in 1777 and approved in 1781

How did the A of C organize the national gov

-9 of 13 states had to agree to pass laws

-Created a weak central gov

-Only congress no presidents or courts

-State gov had more power than national gov

-Each state had 1 vote in congress

3 laws created under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 for people living in the Northwest Territory

1. Religious freedom

2. Banned slavery in Northwest

3. Everyone can be bailed unless capital offense 

What were some of the 13 states trying to do about the new land acquired in the Treaty of Paris ?

They were trying to extend their states to the new land

Explain 3 problems the country faced under the A of C

1. Congress could not make people obey laws

2. Congress could not trade between states

3. Citizens felt their property rights were threatened

How did Thomas Jefferson and George Washington’s views on Shays’ Rebellion differ? Explain their viewpoints.

Washington thought if the gov. didn’t get stronger, more rebellions would happen. He wanted to put them down.

Jefferson thought it was natural, said rebellions tell gov they need to change. Justify their reasons.

What are the reasons for and the outcomes of Shays’ Rebellion?

Reasons for:

-MA gov increases taxes 500%
-Many people lost homes
-Many people go to jail because they can’t pay

Events of SR:

-Protesters are shutting down courts
-1/25/1787 about 2000+ people plan to raid an army to get weapons – stopped by militia

Outcomes:

-Lower taxes
-Gave people more time to pay
-Articles of C not working → Constitution

Label boundaries of states that wanted to claim

label states

How did Congress get unauthorized people and Native Americans living in the Northwest Territory to move?

Congress tried to negotiate treaties and then used a militia to remove Native Americans when treaties failed, leading to increased violence.