Articles of Confederation

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

• Any congressional action required executive approval

• Congress lacked the power to declare war

• Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states

• Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade

Which document was the focus of this presentation?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Under the Articles of Confederation, why do you believe that the government did not want taxes and a president? Explain your response.

One accomplishment of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was the passage of a law establishing -

• A central banking system

• A process for admitting new states into the Union

• The President’s right to put down rebellions

• The ability of Congress to tax states effectively

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement.

• Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?

• Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

• Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

• Should more populous states receive greater representation?

Articles of Confederation helped create

• The North West Territory

• The Bill of Rights

• Parliament

• Freedom for slaves

True or False - There was a president under the Articles of Confederation

• True

• False

True or False: The Article of Confederation was weak

• True

• False

What could you NOT do under the article of confederation? Pick 3

• coin money

• Make a treaty

• have an army

• create new states

How many people did you need to become a state.

• 100k people of any race

• 25k women

• 60k land owning white men

• the number didnt matter