1. Aim: Were the Articles of Confederation a good system for uniting the colonies?
Do Now: What do you think the 3 most important things are in our government today?

2. LETS REVIEW
According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to alter or abolish a government if that government  1. is a limited monarchy  2. violates natural rights  3. becomes involved in entangling alliances  4. favors one religion over another

3. Articles of Confederation (1781-1789)
Set of laws to govern the US
Limited national government
One house legislature
No chief executive
No judiciary
States retain sovereignty

4. Successes Created United States of America
Northwest Ordinance- created a model for admitting new states into the union

6. Weaknesses No control over interstate trade
Legislature lacked power to collect taxes
No executive to enforce laws
No judiciary
Unanimous vote of states needed to amend the Articles
All states have one vote in the legislature
A 9/13 majority required to pass laws

7. Shay’s Rebellion Wealthy merchants wanted loans repaid
States were forced to tax people heavily to pay debt
Massachusetts farmers protested

8. Effects of Shay’s Rebellion
Forced a new stronger national government
Needed to be able to collect taxes
Raise an army
Avoid civil unrest

9. Comparing Articles to Constitution

10. SUMMARY