The Articles Of Confederation:a Good Idea Or Not
Published on Nov 27, 2015
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THE ARTICL OF CONFEDERATION:A GOOD IDEA OR NOT
ANAHY VALDOVINOS PER.4 HISTORY MURRAY
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The articles of confederation was the United States' first constitution.Proposed by the Continental Congress in 1777,it was not ratified until 1781
The articles represented a victory for those who favored state sovereignty.Rule 2 stated that "each state retains it sovereignty,freedom and independence, and every...power which is not expressly delegated to the United States...."Any change required all agreements of the states.
The articles of confederation created a national government composed of a congress,which had the power to declare war,appoint military officers,Singh treaties ,make alliances,appoint foreign ambassadors,and mange relations with Indians.all states were represented equally in those who are in charge,and 9 of the 13 states had to approve a bill before it can out.
Under the articles,the states not congress,had he power to task.Congress could raise money by asking the states for funds,borrowing from foreign governments,or selling western land.In addition.congress could not first soldiers or regulate trade.there was no provision for national courts.
The articles of confederation did not include a president.The states feared another George III might threaten their liberties.The new framework of government also banned delegates from serving more than 3 years in a 6 year period.
The articles' framers assumed that republican virtue would lead to states to carry out their duties and obey congressional decisions.But the states refused to give their part to the central government.Its acts were "as little heeded as the cries of an oysterman."As a result,congress had to stop paying interest on the public debt.The continental army threatened to mutiny over lack of pay.
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