section 4 Flashcards
what did the treaty of paris 1783 finalize?
America’s victory over Great Britian
After the revolutionary war was over, the 2nd continental congress was replaced with what?
the articles of confederation
how did the AOC work, in simple terms?
each state had one vote in the congress. there was no executive branch and no judicial branch. only a legislative branch
how much power did congress have under the articles?
only powers given to it by the articles. (just enough to establish a national government, but not enough power for it to operative effectively.)
Did each one of the 13 states, or the congress hold more power?
each one of the 13 states
did congress have the power to tax?
NO
did congress have the power to regulate trade?
NO
did congress have power to make the states obey the articles?
NO
how was money funded for congress under the AOC?
by asking the states for funds
why didn’t the AOC work?
there was too little power belonging to congress, it would have caused 13 separate countries instead of 13 united states.
What was our first national constitution?
the Articles of Confederation, as our current constitution had not been written yet
the states fought among themselves, and finally demands were made for what?
a stronger, more effective national government.
What did the constitutional convention do?
pave the way for a new and improved national government
where was the constitutional convention held?
philadelphia
