SS.7.CG.1.7

SS.7.CG.1.7

Explain how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution.


Students will identify the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation (i.e., Congress had no power to tax, to regulate trade or to enforce its laws; the national government lacked a national court system [judicial branch] and central leadership [executive branch]; no national armed forces; and changes to the Articles required unanimous consent of the 13 states)

READINGS

• WEAKNESSES OF THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

ASSESSMENTS

• QUIZIZZ #1

• CIVICS360

• SAVVAS LQ

• SAVVAS EOC PRACTICE