Articles of Confederation- STMS

• The first constitution of the United States, drafted in 1776 and ratified in 1781.

The Articles of Confederation were bad because they:

created a ____ central government

gave most power to the ________

had only ____ branch of government

Some weaknesses the Articles of Confederation had are:

no power to ____ citizens

could not regulate _____ between the states

amendments required _______ state approval

no ______ or judicial branches

The Articles of Confederation had one accomplishment:

The ______ _____

• Set rules for admitting new states and reserved land for public education.

An event called _____ _____ led to the Constitutional Convention.

In Shay's rebellion:

• - ______ protested high taxes and debts

• - Proved the weakness of the Articles of Confederation

• - called for a stronger ______ government

What was the date of the Consitutional Convention?

Where did the Constituational Convention happen?

What was the purpose of the Constituational Convention?

To _____ the Articles of Confederation, but to ultimately draft a new ______.