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British ruleNO chief executive!

NO taxes!

No army!Chief Executive (king) = TYRANNY

Taxes too high and no representation!

British Army a threat to our rights!ArticlesSince the Articles of Confederation gave the United States government such a tiny amount of power, why even have a United States government instead of just state governments?

Under the Articles of ConfederationArticles of Confederation:

7Executive Branch8In your notes:make columns PresidentWhy ElectedLeave blank for now9In your notes:Use shortcutsIf something is repeated, you dont need to rewrite itGood note-takers dont just copy the screen! 10George WashingtonWhy elected: War hero, well known & respected, and hes George Washington

13John AdamsWhy elected: Vice President, Northern support, beginning of party politics in America

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17Thomas JeffersonWhy elected*: Party politics (not a Federalist), French Revolution

*House of Representatives

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24James MadisonWhy elected: Jeffersons blessing, Father of the Constitution