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Article of confedera

History Article of confederation

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What is the Article of Confederation? The United States first form of government
How was it created? With a Weak central government
Who had the power? States
Branches of government? One legislative branch (congress)
Leader? No central leaders
Define confederacy An agreement among states (types of government)
Why was it structured this way? They feared a strong central government like they had under great Britain
Define congress The law making body (or legislative branch) of government
What powers did Congress (National government) not have? No power over the states and can't raise a government
What powers did Congress (National government) have? Heard disputes between states, managed foreign affairs, declare war/peace, make alliances, and ask states for money
What powers did the States have? Only states can collect money and taxes from people, had court systems, make money (each state had own currency), and equal states
How many states had to agree to pass laws? Nine states
Define Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Process for adding new states in west
What did territories need to have to become a state? Outlaw slavery, respect Native Americans, establish public education, and create bill of rights
Define Shays' rebellion Rebellion led by Massachusetts farmers who couldn't play taxes.
Laws Took a long time to pass
Changes Couldn't make changes to articles unless all agree
Debt Nation was in a lot of debt to foreign nations after war and could not collect money.
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