PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ANALYZING THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION: A GOOD IDEA OR NOT?
The Articles of Confederation was the United States first rule of the people to follow . Suggested by the Continental Congress in 1777, it was not accepted in 1781.
The Rule celebrated a victory for those who favored state power to make decisions. Article two stated that "each State holds its freedom to make decisions, freedom and independence, and every ability to act...which is not...specifically chosen to the United States..." Any addition required all agreement of the states
The articles of confederation created a nation government mad up of a Those in charge of government, which had the power to state war, choose military officers, sign treaties, make agreements to work together, choose from another country ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians. All states were represented equally in Congress, and nine of the thirteen states had to approve a a suggestion for a law before it became a law.
Under the articles, the states,not congress,had power to tax. Congress could raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, or selling western lands. In addition congress couldn't first attempt in writing soldiers or control trade. There was no provision for national courts.
The articles of confederation didn't include a president. The states feared another George the third might threaten their freedoms. The new ideas in writing of government also banned delegates from serving more than three years in any six year period.
The articles of confederation created a very weak central government. It is important that the confederation congress couldn't gain strength to do a majority to accept on time the treaty that guaranteed America independence, nor could pay the expense of sending the accepted treaty back to Europe.
The articles makers assumed the American rights would lean to states to carry out their duties and obey governmental decisions. But the states refused to make their contributions to the central government. It acts were " as little heeded as the cries of a common person ". As a result, congress had to stop paying interest on the public debt. The continental army threatened to rebel over all lake of pay
A series of events during the 1700 convinced a group of national leaders that the articles of confederation provided a totally awful ideas in writing of government
