1. American Government
Chapter 2
Section 3

2. Articles of Confederation
Structure
Unicameral
Parliamentary
One State – One Voice

3. Powers Granted Make War and Peace Send and Receive Ambassadors
Make Treaties
Borrow Money
Establish Monetary System
Build a Navy
Raise an Army by Asking States for Troops
Fix Uniform Standards for Weights and Measures
Settle Disputes between States

4. State Obligations Obey Articles of Confederation Obey Acts of Congress
Equality of Citizens
Full Faith and Credit
Surrender Fugitives
Submit Inter-State Travel and Trade

5. Weaknesses No Power to Tax No Power to Regulate Inter-State Trade
No Power to Force Compliance with Acts of Congress
Amendment of Articles requires Unanimous Consent

6. 1780’s Interstate Tariffs Little State Support for New Government
Shay’s Rebellion – 1786
Financial Powers Start Move for Stronger Central Government

7. Toward A New Government
Mount Vernon – March 1785
Annapolis Convention – September 1786
Philadelphia – May 1787