How did the Articles of Confederation influence the
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How did the Articles of Confederation influence the 13 colonies? The Articles of Confederation worked temporarily States joined together to meet certain goals Each state retained its sovereignty, freedom, and independence. All 13 colonies had to agree on any changes to the Articles
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS Congress had no power to levy or collect taxes OUTCOME The government was always short of money.
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS Congress had no power to regulate foreign trade. OUTCOME Issues broke out among states and trading with countries was difficult
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS Congress had no power to enforce its laws. OUTCOME The government depended on the states for law enforcement.
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS Approval of nine states was need to enact laws. OUTCOME It was difficult to pass laws.
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS All 13 states were needed to approve amendments or changes to the Articles of Confederation OUTCOME There was no practical way to change the powers of government.
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS The government had no executive branch OUTCOME There was no effective way to coordinate the work of government.
Why did the Articles of Confederation Fail? WEAKNESS There was no national court system OUTCOME The central government had no way to settle disputes among the states
Aim: Why were the Articles of Confederation considered too weak?
Do Now: What were the effects of British rule on Colonial America? What kind of government would you want if you were a colonists? Cause: The British government treated the Effect: Many American colonists feared American colonists harshly. a powerful government. Cause: Many former colonists feared Effect: The new Americans made sure losing their freedom to a new government. their new government count not take away states’ freedom and independence Cause: The British government taxed the Effect: The new Americans made sure their new government did not American colonists unfairly. have the power to collect taxes
Activity: (15 minutes) 1. Read the article “Grading the Articles of Confederation” 2. Give each subject area a letter grade (A-F) 3. Explain your reasoning for each grade
Activity: (8 minutes) 1. Meet in groups of 4 to discuss your grades and complete the reflection sheet. 2. Discuss the grade they agreed with the MOST and the grade you had the biggest DIFFERENCE in opinions 3. As a group answer the following: What major characteristics of the Articles of Confederation resulted in its demise and inspired the framers to create the Constitution?