1.4 Challenges of the Articles of Confederation

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The Articles of Confederation

laid out the first form of government loosely unifying the states with a focus on state sovereignty where each state had their own constitution.

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Congress

Federal government had only one branch

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Amend the Articles

All 13 states had to agree.

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Tax Revenue

Congress had no power to enforce tax payments or pay their debts back leaving the federal government broke.

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Army

The national government could not raise or maintain an army.

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Currency

There was no national currency.

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Commerce

Congress could not regulate commerce.

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Shay’s Rebellion

angry unpaid farmers rebelled because of tax increases. Emphasized the importance of a centralized military.

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Constitutional Convention

Attempt to fix the Articles of Confederation