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Government
Articles of Conferederation
Question | Answer |
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What was the plan written in 1777 by Continental Congress for a national Government? | The article of Confederation. |
Problems with the Articles of Confederation? | -Congress couldn't make any changes unless all states agreed. -states were not all equal & had different problems/interests. Not all people paid taxes. -National government was weak and didn't have enough money or a leader. |
Two things the Articles of Confederation caused problems over? | money and trade |
On May 25, 1787, a meeting took place in Philadelphia, PA with 55 representatives of 12 states. What was this meeting called? | Constitutional Convention |
What two things happened at the Constitutional Convention? | George Washington was elected presiding offer. A new plan for government was drafted and when finished was an entirely new constitution. |
What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? | to amend (add and improve) The Articles of Confederation. |