Lesson 1 Flashcards
After the revolutionary war did Americans want to give up power to a strong central government?
NO
WHY DIDN’T AMERICANS WANT A STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AFTER THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR?
The 13 Colonies had fought for self-government and each new state had its own Constitution (set of rules for how to govern).
WHAT MADE CONGRESS THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
Under the articles of confederation who had more power, the States or the national government?
THE STATES
WHAT POWERS OR THINGS COULD CONGRESS DO
DECLARE WAR
BORROW AND PRINT MONEY
MAKE TREATIES
WHAT POWERS OR THINGS COULD CONGRESS NOT DO
START AN ARMY
CREATE TAXES
CONTROL TRADE
What was the Land Ordinance of 1785?
? IT EXPLAINED HOW THE LAND WON IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR WOULD BE MEASURED, DIVIDED AND SOLD.
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
IT DESCRIBED HOW A TERRITORY COULD BECOME A STATE. IT ALSO OUTLAWED SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES
What problems did the new nation of the United State have?
- CONGRESS OWED MONEY TO BANKS AND OTHER COUNTRIES FOR THE WAR.
- CONGRESS COULD NOT RAISE MONEY BECAUSE IT COULD NOT COLLECT TAXES
- THE STATES WERE NOT WORKING TOGETHER.
- EACH STATE PRINTED THEIR OWN MONEY
- PEOPLE COULD NOT AGREE ON WHAT THE MONEY WAS WORTH
What was Shays Rebellion?
Massachusetts State Taxes were very high.
Farmers were not earning enough to pay the taxes.
The State was taking farms.
Daniel Shays lead a rebellion of armed farmers against the state because of this.
when did shays rebellion happen
1786
What did this show?
THAT A WEAK NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COULD NOT KEEP ORDER OR PEOPLE’S RIGHTS.
What did Shays Rebellion lead Congress to do?
INVITE STATE DELEGATES TO MEET TO CHANGE THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION.
