Brain Quest

After the revolution, the states were held together by a rope of sand.What do you think this quote means?Set

Paper tearing PresentationArticles of Confederation

What were the two key problems the founders faced when writing the Articles of Confederation?Looking at the map on pg. 95, why would some founders fear that some states would have more power in a national government than others?

Problems the founders faced in writing the AofC

National Government:Consisted of Only a legislature, CongressNO executive or judicial branchesStates afraid of being controlled by CongressGave them little power.Gave most of the powers of government to the statesCongress under AofCEvery action by Congress had to be approved by the statesEach state had one voteImportant issues, like declaring war, needed nine votes

Organization of the National Government under AofC

What problems did the founders face when creating the Articles of Confederation?What is a weakness of the AofCChallenge Question:NoneObjective (I Can)Explain how the Articles of Confederation failed and succeeded by completing the worksheet and watching the videos.

Brain Quest

Complete handout with your group and be ready to present to the class.

What Makes an Effective Government?

Shays Rebellion

Parody about Shays Rebellion

Why was Shays Rebellion an important event?How did the AofC address the fears of the people and the states? What parts of government did it leave out?

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