Ch. 2 - The Constitutional Convention and the First President

an organized plan of government

What did the colonist need once they were independent?

articles of Confederation

what was our country’s first plan of government called?

Because Americans were afraid 😳 to give their new government too much power !!,!!!”!!!!!!

Why was this first u.s government so weak?

1. There was no strong national government

2. no leader controlled the government. There was no executive branch.

3. Congress could not establish a national army without permission from the states.

4. Congress could not collect taxes and did not provide a common currency.

5. congress could make laws, but there is no Judicial branch to settle Disputes if states disagreed with them.

6. Each state had one vote.

7. Congress could not make laws about trade.

Be able to List two weaknesses of the articles of confederation

No, they were very ineffective.

Did the articles of confederation work well for running a new country?

People in many states faced money problems, and it led to unrest.

What led to Shay’s rebellion?

That the country needed a strong army and a strong national government

What did Shay’s rebellion help American leaders realize?

Daniel Shays, a captain from the continental army.

Who led Shay’s rebellion?

Strong army and a strong national government

The weaknesses of the articles of confederation it was. It was a small revolution and it had a big impact it made American leaders. Realize the country needed a_______ & a ______

when a group of countries or states works together, but each mostly governs itself

What is a confederation?