Articles of Confederation Flashcards
federalist
someone who supports having a strong central governemnt
anti-federalist
someone who supports having a weak central governemnt
amendment
a minor change to improve something; an article added to the US consitution (ex: First Amendment)
ratify
sign or give consent to
confederation
a group of states under a weak central government
treaty
an agreement between countries
delegate
a person sent to represent others; a member of a committee
alliance
an association formed for mutual benefit
article
a separate paragraph of a legal document or agreement
What were the 7 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to collect taxes, regulate trade, enforce laws, pass laws (w/o 9 out of 13 states), no national court system, no president, the articles could not be change (amended) without the approval from all 13 states.
What were the powers of the national government?
declare war, make treaties, settle disputes between states, ask for money from the states, direct the operations of land
What were the powers of the states under the AOC?
taxation, create a state court system, enforce laws passed by congress
Why were the AOC formed?
It was a written document that stated the functions of the national government of the US after it declared independence from Great Britain
Why was Shay’s Rebellion significant?
showed the need for a strong central government
Why did the Whiskey Rebellion occur?
Farmers refused to pay a tax that Congress had placed on whiskey.
