Articles of Confederation Thursday, October 18, 2007

Republican Ideals and State Constitutions Between all the states except Connecticut and Rhode Island drafted and ratified new constitutions. Between all the states except Connecticut and Rhode Island drafted and ratified new constitutions. Republicanism: Political leaders receive from the citizens their authority to make and enforce laws. Republicanism: Political leaders receive from the citizens their authority to make and enforce laws. John Locke: Philosopher who believed in Natural Rights John Locke: Philosopher who believed in Natural Rights

Republican Ideals and State Constitutions Most of the state constitutions limited gubernatorial powers. Most of the state constitutions limited gubernatorial powers. Limited Governors to 1 year terms. Limited Governors to 1 year terms. Reduced the influence of the church on government. Reduced the influence of the church on government. 1779: Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom: Stated that govt. control over religion was tyrannical. 1779: Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom: Stated that govt. control over religion was tyrannical.

Republicanism and Women New state constitutions did not grant full citizenship to women. New state constitutions did not grant full citizenship to women. Judith Sargent Murray:1 st female playwright redefine the role of women. Judith Sargent Murray:1 st female playwright redefine the role of women. Republican Motherhood: Proposed that women could influence politics and society through their work in the home. Republican Motherhood: Proposed that women could influence politics and society through their work in the home.

Republican Motherhood Weakened women’s chances of gaining greater political rights. Weakened women’s chances of gaining greater political rights. Educational opportunities grew Educational opportunities grew Since women influenced children they needed to be educated to best educate their children. Since women influenced children they needed to be educated to best educate their children.

Plan for Confederation 1776: John Dickinson began drafting a national framework. 1776: John Dickinson began drafting a national framework. Benjamin Franklin offers his support. Benjamin Franklin offers his support. July 12, 1776: Congressional committee presented it’s plan: The Articles of Confederation. July 12, 1776: Congressional committee presented it’s plan: The Articles of Confederation. Debated for 16 months, finally passed Nov. 15, 1777 Debated for 16 months, finally passed Nov. 15, 1777

Articles of Confederation Created an association of states while guaranteeing each state it’s sovereignty, freedom, and independence. Created an association of states while guaranteeing each state it’s sovereignty, freedom, and independence. Authorized Congress to: borrow and coin money, foreign affairs, set Policy towards Native Americans, and settle state disputes. Authorized Congress to: borrow and coin money, foreign affairs, set Policy towards Native Americans, and settle state disputes. 1 vote per state 1 vote per state

Land Ordinance of 1785 Marked off land into townships and divided each township into 640 acre tracts. Marked off land into townships and divided each township into 640 acre tracts. Permitted the cash sale of tracts for no less than $1 per acre. Permitted the cash sale of tracts for no less than $1 per acre. Reserved on section in each township for a school. Reserved on section in each township for a school.

Northwest Ordinance Established system for governing Northwest Territory Established system for governing Northwest Territory Present day Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin. Present day Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin. Banned slavery, protected rights Banned slavery, protected rights

Weaknesses of the Confederation Depression Depression New States New States Debt Debt Loss of International Trade Loss of International Trade

Shay’s Rebellion 1786: Farmers were being hurt by the depression. 1786: Farmers were being hurt by the depression. Congress broke for Summer without addressing the problem. Congress broke for Summer without addressing the problem. Dec. 26: Daniel Shays and 1,200 farmers set out for Springfield Mass. To seize the federal arsenal. Dec. 26: Daniel Shays and 1,200 farmers set out for Springfield Mass. To seize the federal arsenal. Rebellion was put down in Jan. Rebellion was put down in Jan.

Homework Chapter 5 Section 1 Review. Chapter 5 Section 1 Review. –Questions 1,2,4,5 Chapter 5 Section 2 Review Chapter 5 Section 2 Review –Questions: 1, 2, 4 Be Sure you read both sections carefully. Be Sure you read both sections carefully. All due MONDAY!!! All due MONDAY!!!