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1. They didn't want a strong central government overpowering them and telling them what to do                              2. They were afraid of another King George (too strong of a leader)

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1. They didn't want a strong central government overpowering them and telling them what to do                              2. They were afraid of another King George (too strong of a leader)

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The Articles was meant to be weak so it didn't take over like King George did

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The Articles was meant to be weak so it didn't take over like King George did

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Congress was unable to regulate interstate and foreign commerce; some states refused to pay for goods they purchased from abroad.

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Congress was unable to regulate interstate and foreign commerce; some states refused to pay for goods they purchased from abroad.

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The articles was becoming weaker and so was the government

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The articles was becoming weaker and so was the government

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9 of 13 states had to agree and approve to a new law to they could make it a law

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9 of 13 states had to agree and approve to a new law to they could make it a law

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There was a constitutional convention is 1787

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There was a constitutional convention is 1787

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It made people realize the Articles weren't working

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Any changes to the articles, all thirteen people, one representing each state, had to agree

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Any changes to the articles, all thirteen people, one representing each state, had to agree

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In the Virginia constitution, it said you had religious freedom

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In the Virginia constitution, it said you had religious freedom

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Different territories created districts and they were governed by officers chosen by the congress

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Different territories created districts and they were governed by officers chosen by the congress

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If you went to vote they would charge you a tax

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If you went to vote they would charge you a tax

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Congress had no power to coin money, therefore each state developed its own currency.

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Congress had no power to coin money, therefore each state developed its own currency.

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Only white men who owned land could vote

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Only white men who owned land could vote

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The articles of confederation purposely  kept the national government as weak as possible and the states as independent as possible 

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The articles of confederation purposely  kept the national government as weak as possible and the states as independent as possible 

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1. Congress couldn’t tax the people - only the states could tax their citizens. Congress could request money from people

2. Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of its size.

3. They had no president or federal court system, so problems between two states had to be heard by Congress

4. 9 out of the 13 states to approve to pass a law in Congress.

5. In order to make changes to the Articles of Confederation, all 13 states had to approve.   6. There was no executive branch to enforce laws            7. No power to raise money through taxes                             8. No way to enforce the laws passed by Congress. They could put out the laws, but probably not all 13 states would agree on them, so they probably wouldn't be passed.

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1. Established the name of the union as "The United States of America."

2. The state governments still had their own powers that were not listed in the Articles.

3. Refers to the union as a "league of friendship" where the states will help to protect each other from attacks.

4. People can travel freely between states, but criminals shall be sent back to the state where they committed the crime for trial.

5. Establishes the Congress of the Confederation where each state gets one vote and can send a delegation with between 2 and 7 members.

6. The central government is responsible for foreign relations including trade agreements and declaring war. States must maintain a militia, but may not have a standing army.

7. States may assign military ranks of colonel and below.

8. Money to pay for the central government will be raised by each of the state legislatures.

9. Gives power to the Congress in regards to foreign affairs like war, peace, and treaties with foreign governments. Congress will act as the court in disputes between states. Congress shall establish official weights and measures.

10. Established a group called the Committee of the States which could act for Congress when Congress was not in session.

11. Stated that Canada could join the union if it wanted.

12. Stated that the new union would agree to pay for earlier war debts.

13. Declared that the Articles were "perpetual" or "never ending" and could only be changed if Congress and all the states agreed.

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1. Each state had its own court system                                        2. States could coin its own special money and currency that they could use in their state                                             3. Each state had one vote in Congress                                    4. Each state was able to have its own state constitution/laws                      5. States could tax their citizens                                        6. Only states could create their own armies

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1. Each state had its own court system                                        2. States could coin its own special money and currency that they could use in their state                                             3. Each state had one vote in Congress                                    4. Each state was able to have its own state constitution/laws                      5. States could tax their citizens                                        6. Only states could create their own armies

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1. Congress could declare war and peace                                    2. Congress could make treaties and alliances/partnerships with another country                        3. Congress could print money (COIN MONEY)                          4. Congress could create laws                5. Congress could sell land, but they had to respect native Americans

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1. Congress could declare war and peace                                    2. Congress could make treaties and alliances/partnerships with another country                        3. Congress could print money (COIN MONEY)                          4. Congress could create laws                5. Congress could sell land, but they had to respect native Americans

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They didn't have power to trade with other states  

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They didn't have power to trade with other states  