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american history
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Powers of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation | 1. Can declare war and peace 2. Can make treaties with foreign nations 3. Settle disputes between states 4. Borrow and print money 5. Requisition funds from states for the common defense or general welfare. |
| Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation | 1. Inability to tax 2. Requirement for unanimous agreement to make any changes |
| Ordinance of 1784 | Written by T. Jefferson Law divided area into 10 separate self-governing districts. They could apply for admission as states when their population is the amount of the smallest existing state |
| Ordinance of 1785 | Created a system for surveying and selling national land north of the Ohio river. Divided into 6 square miles with 36 plots which were sold to raise revenue. |