Articles of Confederation Introduction

Articles of Confederation Introduction

How would YOU set up the new American Government?

The Post-Revolution Government

After they broke away from England, the new "United" States had a large task ahead of them. They had to create their own government. Put yourself in their shoes. And consider the following:

Things to think about

• What were the main reasons the colonies wanted independence?

• What would they be fearful of when they created a new government?

• What would they do in order to protect themselves from an abusive government?

Open Ended

What form of government from Unit 1 (i.e., direct democracy, constitutional monarchy, dictatorship, etc.) would you set up?

Open Ended

Who would you give more power to? The federal (national) government, or the state governments?

Open Ended

On a scale of 1 - 10, how much power would you give your executive leader? (Executive leader would be the President/king/person that we think of being in charge)

Poll

Would you give the national government the power to tax?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Would you give the national government the power to declare war?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Would you give the national government the power to maintain an army?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Would you give the national government the power to create currency (money)?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Would you give the national government the power to tell states how to trade with each other?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Would you give the national government the power to have a court system?

• Yes

• No