1. Articles of Confederation
How long did the monarchy last? How long did the Articles of Confederation last? When did the Republic begin?
Who has the most power in those systems of government? (3 answers)
How many branches of government existed under the Articles of Confederation? What was it called?
List the powers held by Congress.
What two things crippled Congress?
List the problems the Articles of Confederation had.
Explain Shay’s Rebellion. What was its impact?
Illustrate your opinion of the weakest aspect of the Articles of Confederation.

2. Use your Red Book to answer the following questions in complete sentences
1.How long did the monarchy last? How long did the Articles of Confederation last? When did the Republic begin?
Monarchy
Articles of Confederation
Republic Present

3. 2.Who has the most power in those systems of government? (3 answers)
Monarchy- Monarchy (King and Parliament)
Confederation- States
Republic- National Govt. (states have certain powers)

4. 3.How many branches of government existed under the Articles of Confederation? What was it called?
One- Congress

5. 4.List the powers held by Congress.
Declare war
Make Treaties
Manage Indian affairs
Maintain an army and navy
Coin and borrow money
Regulate weights and measures
Establish a postal service

6. 5. What two things crippled Congress?
No power to raise taxes AND regulate commerce.

7. 6. List the problems the Articles of Confederation had
1) No Taxing Power- No Money
2) Inflation
3) Tariff Wars
4) Jealousy and Quarreling Among the states.
5) Foreign Affairs in Shambles
6) Disrespect from other countries
7) Debtor – Creditor Conflicts: Shay’s Rebellion

8. 7. Explain Shay’s Rebellion. What was its impact?
Group of farmers led by Daniel Shay in Massachusetts rebelled against creditors who took their property.
Impact- Proved the Articles were too weak, stronger central government was needed.