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EQ: How did the Articles of Confederation form a government?

1. Identify 2 problems of the AOC2. Who is the cartoonist implying ‘has no

power’ under the AOC? 3. Explain the political message, what does

the cartoonist mean by, “Rough Sailing Ahead?”

TSWBAT summarize the AOC

Evaluate the cartoon:

Objective: Objective: Students will be able to

summarize the Articles of Confederation as the first form of government with 80% accuracy

Where does this fit into the ULG for levels 2 and 3?

How do you reach mastery? TOC page 51: Articles of

Confederation

1. The Articles of 1. The Articles of ConfederationConfederation

This document was a constitution written during the American Revolution to establish the powers of the new national government.

Unfortunately, the Articles of Confederation were inadequate to define the government of the newly established United States of America.

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The central issue in creating a new government was what powers to delegate(give) to the central government versus what powers the states should retain.

2. Central Issue

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3. Articles of 3. Articles of Confederation Confederation Adopted November 15, 1777Still at war with BritainCreated by the Continental

CongressColonists not eager to establish a

powerful national government..why?

Took 3 ½ years to ratify or approve the Articles X

4. Under the Articles of 4. Under the Articles of ConfederationConfederationNational government consisted of

a unicameral house, meaning one house, known as the legislature

No executive or judiciary branches

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5. Delegates5. Delegates to Congress to CongressAppointed by the state

legislaturesEach state had one vote

Activity OneActivity OneIn your group, you will find 13 cards.Divide the cards up between your

group members (it won’t be even)Each group needs to build a tower that

is 4 cards high.Each member needs to place their

own cards on to the tower.You have 3 minutes to complete on

my start.

What did you learn?What did you learn?What do the 13 cards represent?What would make this easier to

complete?Why was this difficult?

Now, try to do it together…using all 13 cards to build one tower?

What did this show you?

7. Congress’ Authority7. Congress’ AuthorityDeclare warDevelop foreign policyCoin moneyRegulate Native American AffairsRun post officeBorrow moneyAppoint army and navy officers

8. The National Government 8. The National Government Could Not…Could Not…Enforce taxes on statesRegulate interstate or foreign

tradeRaise an army on its ownMajor decisions made required

the support of 9 of the 13 states

In your groups: In your groups: Decide what problems would surface in

using this new government in five minutes. The A.O.C. only last 8 years….why?

Each group must have at least 4 problems.

What issues can you foresee? Remember the kids are in charge?

9. Problems9. Problems

Reflected the nation’s concern about executive power

However, lack of an executive meant there was no effective leadership.

This new government was written to keep the national government as weak as possible

10. Why were the Articles of 10. Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?Confederation weak?1. 9 out of 13 states needed to pass a law

◦ Few laws would ever get passed

2. All 13 states needed to agree for an amendment◦ Nearly impossible for all to agree

3. Could not regulate trade between states◦ States would fight between themselves over rivers,

taxes

4. Government could not tax◦ Couldn’t operate effectively

5. No president to carry out laws◦ No leadership, nothing gets done

Why were the Articles of Why were the Articles of Confederation weak?Confederation weak?6. No federal courts

◦ States could not stop fighting

7. No national army◦ Vulnerable to foreign attacks

Summary and ReflectionSummary and Reflection

Why were the Articles of Confederation weak? Why would they not work as a new form of government?

Complete your progress charts for objective B