Download - Articles of confederation and constitution
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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION• Went into effect in 1781• Did not want to replace king with another
strong central government• Each state gave little power to central
government, keeping most of the power themselves
NO MORE KING!!!
Achievements of Confederation1. Won American Revolution2. Negotiated Treaty of Paris3. Passed Land Ordinance of 1785
-Northwest Ordinance 1787a- establish how new states join unionb- prohibited slavery in Northwest
WEAKNESS OF ARTICLES
Central government was WEAK.
Government couldn’t deal with economic problems new nation faced.
For example: Each state would have its own currency (Money)!!!