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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.
Congress
Federal government had only one branch
Amend the Articles
All 13 states had to agree.
Tax Revenue
Congress had no power to enforce tax payments or pay their debts back leaving the federal government broke.
Army
The national government could not raise or maintain an army.
Currency
There was no national currency.
Commerce
Congress could not regulate commerce.
Shay’s Rebellion
angry unpaid farmers rebelled because of tax increases. Emphasized the importance of a centralized military.
Constitutional Convention
Attempt to fix the Articles of Confederation