Articles of Confederation Flashcards
1
Q
What were the articles of confederation?
A
The Colonies’ first attempt at Independent Government
2
Q
When were they passed?
When did they go into effect?
A
November 15, 1777
March 1, 1778
3
Q
What did they promote?
A
Popular Sovereignty, preventing a central government from too much power
4
Q
Who formed the original Central Government?
A
Delegates from each state, (but the states still assumed ultimate power.)
5
Q
Why were they ineffective?
A
They were ineffective in settling disputes and enforcing laws. The United States weren’t united.
