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The Articles of Confederation established the first government of the United States after independence. It created a weak confederation of states with a unicameral Congress having authority over foreign affairs and war, while leaving domestic powers with the states. However, the Articles gave Congress no power to tax or regulate commerce, and it couldn't force the states to provide funds or obey its directives. This weak structure proved ineffective and led to calls for a stronger federal government.
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The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, drafted in 1777 by John Dickinson to create a framework for governance. However, it had several critical flaws: it gave the central government no enforcement powers; states did not pay taxes and ignored Congress; and states made their own diplomatic agreements. As a result, Congress could not pay debts or maintain the army, leading to embarrassment and foreign encroachment. These issues prompted the drafting of a new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation.
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The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government for the United States after the Revolutionary War. Power was held mainly by the individual states, which considered themselves sovereign. The central government could not levy taxes, regulate interstate commerce, or enforce laws. It also lacked an army. This was demonstrated by Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts, which the central government could not respond to militarily. The weaknesses of the Articles' government ultimately led to calls for a new, stronger federal constitution.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established the first government of the United States after independence from Britain. It created a weak central government called the Congress of the States with limited powers, while leaving states as sovereign entities. Congress was unicameral and each state had one vote. It lacked power to tax or regulate commerce. Amendments required unanimous approval. Key weaknesses included no judicial branch or ability to enforce laws. However, it did help win independence and establish a plan for admitting new territories.
Articles 4 7
Article 4 of the US Constitution outlines relations between states, requiring states to respect each other's laws, court rulings, and recognize privileges and immunities of citizens from other states. It also mandates protection from invasion and a republican form of government. Article 5 establishes how to amend the Constitution, requiring proposals to be approved by Congress and ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures. Article 6 establishes the supremacy of federal law over state law. Article 7 establishes that the Constitution would take effect after ratification by nine of the thirteen original states.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established the first U.S. constitution after the American Revolution and created a loose association of independent and sovereign states. The Confederation Congress was the central national government but had limited powers, being able only to request actions from the states. Problems arose under the Articles due to the weak federal government's inability to effectively deal with foreign relations issues or domestic unrest like Shays' Rebellion, demonstrating the need for a stronger national constitution.
Articles of confederation
Here are the answers:
A - 1, 4, 7, 8, 9
C - 2, 3, 5, 6, 10
The document describes the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution. The Articles of Confederation established the first system of government but had significant weaknesses that led to calls for a new governing framework. This resulted in the Constitutional Convention and the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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The Articles of Confederation established the first system of government for the United States after declaring independence from Britain in 1777. It created a loose alliance between the 13 sovereign states and gave most powers to the states instead of the federal government. The Articles established a unicameral Congress with each state getting one vote, but it lacked a strong central government since it could not tax, raise an army, or regulate trade between the states. Events like Shays' Rebellion in 1787 showed the weaknesses of this structure and helped spur the movement for a new, stronger Constitution.
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The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union established the first governing document of the United States and created a weak national government with few powers. It lacked the ability to tax and had to request funds from states. It gave each state equal representation and established rights for states and individuals to move freely between states.
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government for the United States after the Revolutionary War. Power was held mainly by the individual states, which considered themselves sovereign. The central government could not levy taxes, regulate interstate commerce, or enforce laws. It also lacked an army. This was demonstrated by Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts, which the central government could not respond to militarily. The weaknesses of the Articles' government ultimately led to calls for a new, stronger federal constitution.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established the first government of the United States after independence from Britain. It created a weak central government called the Congress of the States with limited powers, while leaving states as sovereign entities. Congress was unicameral and each state had one vote. It lacked power to tax or regulate commerce. Amendments required unanimous approval. Key weaknesses included no judicial branch or ability to enforce laws. However, it did help win independence and establish a plan for admitting new territories.
Articles 4 7
Article 4 of the US Constitution outlines relations between states, requiring states to respect each other's laws, court rulings, and recognize privileges and immunities of citizens from other states. It also mandates protection from invasion and a republican form of government. Article 5 establishes how to amend the Constitution, requiring proposals to be approved by Congress and ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures. Article 6 establishes the supremacy of federal law over state law. Article 7 establishes that the Constitution would take effect after ratification by nine of the thirteen original states.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation established the first U.S. constitution after the American Revolution and created a loose association of independent and sovereign states. The Confederation Congress was the central national government but had limited powers, being able only to request actions from the states. Problems arose under the Articles due to the weak federal government's inability to effectively deal with foreign relations issues or domestic unrest like Shays' Rebellion, demonstrating the need for a stronger national constitution.
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A more perfect union
Delegates met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation but instead created the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution established a new national government with three branches of power and a system of checks and balances. It was a compromise between large and small states on issues like representation and slavery. The Constitution was ratified after debate between Federalists, who supported it, and Anti-Federalists, who initially opposed it without a bill of rights.
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- After the American Revolution, there was debate around the appropriate balance of power between the federal government and state governments. Some supported stronger federal power while others favored state power.
- The Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, gave most power to the states. However, it proved ineffective, lacking mechanisms for taxation and enforcement of laws. This led to events like Shays' Rebellion that alarmed many.
- At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates worked to address weaknesses in the Articles through compromise. The bicameral legislature and other aspects of the new Constitution aimed to balance federal and state power.
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The document provides an overview of the US Constitution and national government. It explains that the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with states having separate powers, which led to economic problems. This prompted the creation of the US Constitution to establish a stronger federal government consisting of three branches: the legislative branch known as Congress which makes laws; the executive branch headed by the President who carries out laws; and the judicial branch known as the Supreme Court which interprets laws. Key aspects included separation of powers, checks and balances, and a system of shared power between the federal and state governments.
Chapter 1 - An Historical Overview
The document provides an overview of the historical development of American law and the US Constitution. It discusses the establishment of English common law traditions that influenced the American legal system. The American colonies resisted increasing control and taxation by Britain, leading to the Revolutionary War and the establishment of an independent nation. The Articles of Confederation proved inadequate, leading to the drafting of the US Constitution in 1787 to create a stronger central government with checks and balances between the three branches of power. Key cases by the Supreme Court helped define the scope and limitations of powers between the federal and state governments.
Bundle of Compromises - Civics & Economics
The document discusses several compromises that were made during the creation of the US Constitution. It describes debates between large and small states over representation in Congress, free and slave states over counting slaves for representation, and loose and strict constitutional interpreters over the flexibility of government powers. Compromises included the Connecticut Plan for bicameral legislature, the Three-Fifths Compromise for counting slaves, allowing the slave trade for 20 years, establishing the Electoral College, adding the Bill of Rights, and including the Elastic Clause.
Chapter 3 the constitution
The document summarizes key aspects of the creation and structure of the US Constitution. It describes how delegates met in Philadelphia in 1787 to address problems with the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution. They debated issues around representation and the powers of Congress, and reached compromises including the Connecticut Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise. The new Constitution was then ratified and outlines a federal government with separation of powers and checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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The document summarizes the Space Race between the US and USSR during the Cold War, focusing on the US Apollo 11 mission that landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon on July 20, 1969. It describes how President Kennedy pushed for NASA to put a man on the moon, the launch and journey of Apollo 11, Armstrong and Aldrin becoming the first men to walk on the moon, and their safe return to Earth, accomplishing Kennedy's goal of achieving the moon landing before the end of the 1960s.
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This document provides biographical information about Lyndon B. Johnson and his presidency. It details his political career leading up to becoming president after John F. Kennedy's assassination. As president, LBJ pushed forward Kennedy's agenda and launched his own "Great Society" program, which aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice through new civil rights laws, education reforms, Medicare, Medicaid and other social welfare programs. The document also discusses LBJ's reelection in 1964 and some of the lasting impacts and criticisms of the Great Society.
The Great Depression
The document summarizes the key events of the Great Depression from the late 1920s through the 1930s. It describes how the stock market crash of 1929 led to widespread unemployment as people could no longer afford luxuries. Farmers were also deeply impacted by declining crop prices. As many lost their homes and farms, shanty towns nicknamed "Hoovervilles" emerged. The situation worsened in the 1930s with droughts destroying crops in the South and creating massive dust storms. When Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in 1933, unemployment had skyrocketed to over 7 million and many were struggling to survive, but his New Deal programs began offering relief and hope.
Causes of the crash fillins
The document summarizes some of the key causes of the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. It describes the prosperous "Roaring 20s" fueled by new industries like cars, radio, and widespread electrification. Credit was introduced, allowing people to buy goods without money upfront. However, warning signs emerged like growing debt, wealth inequality, and overproduction. In October 1929, stock prices began falling sharply as investors panicked and sold off their shares, culminating in "Black Tuesday" on October 29th when 16.4 million shares were sold in one day. Bank runs and failures then led to widespread unemployment, business failures, and economic ruin in both the US and worldwide.
1920s social changes
Demobilization after WWI led to job losses for veterans and women workers as businesses cut production. Americans moved to cities seeking jobs, bringing rural and urban cultural divides to the forefront. Religious fundamentalism grew partly in response to perceived threats from Darwinian evolution and modern biblical criticism. The Scopes "Monkey Trial" further polarized these cultural issues. Prohibition began amid concerns over alcohol's social effects but ultimately failed due to widespread disregard and rise of organized crime.
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8.2 us enters war
The document summarizes key events leading up to the US entering World War 1 in 1917. A stalemate developed in the war as trench warfare led to no gains on land and naval battles resulted in no clear victories at sea. Germany began using submarines to disrupt supply lines, ultimately sinking the passenger ship Lusitania. Germany also issued the Zimmerman Telegram proposing an alliance with Mexico against the US. When Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare in early 1917, sinking several US merchant ships, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war in order to "make the world safe for democracy."
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The document provides an overview of Western imperialism between the 15th-early 20th centuries. It discusses the Spanish-American War, which resulted in the U.S. acquiring colonies like Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. It also summarizes the U.S. acquisition of Hawaii, its growing influence in China through the Open Door Policy, and its role in the Panama Canal and expanding its influence in Latin America through policies like the Roosevelt Corollary.
Teddy roosevelt
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Americans had more leisure time and money to spend on entertainment due to industrialization. A new commercial recreation industry emerged offering inexpensive entertainment like vaudeville shows, movies, circuses, amusement parks, and sports. Vaudeville shows and early films provided comedy acts, songs, dances and magic tricks. Circuses featured elaborate performances by animals, acrobats, and clowns. Amusement parks offered rides, games, and performances. Popular sports included baseball, football, and basketball which grew into organized professional leagues. Newspapers and magazines also expanded and became more affordable, informing and entertaining the growing literate population.
16 1 and 2 science and urban life
This document discusses how cities and technology changed in the late 19th/early 20th century. It summarizes that skyscrapers with steel frames and elevators helped solve space issues in growing cities. Electric trains and subways allowed cities to expand. New technologies like airplanes, photography, and cheap printing transformed communications. Higher education adopted modern curriculums and expanded with professional programs, while public education grew through more schools and expanded curriculums, though African Americans and immigrants had less access.
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Reconstruction
1) The document outlines key issues facing Reconstruction, including how to bring the South back into the Union, rebuild after the Civil War, and protect freedmen's rights.
2) It describes President Lincoln's 10% Plan and the Wade-Davis Bill, which took a harder line on Reconstruction. Congress overrode Lincoln's veto of the bill.
3) After Lincoln's assassination, President Johnson took a more lenient approach, allowing former Confederate states to return with new constitutions. However, his policies led to the passage of Black Codes and growing Northern alarm over the South's actions.
Union in peril
The document summarizes the increasing political and social divisions between the North and South in the decades leading up to the American Civil War from 1850-1860. Key issues like the expansion of slavery into new territories and the harsh fugitive slave laws exacerbated tensions. The Kansas-Nebraska Act and Dred Scott decision further polarized sections. Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as the first Republican president prompted seven southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America, pushing the nation into civil war.
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Ch 8.1 cultural change
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The Articles of Confederation
- 1. The Articles of ConfederationThe Articles of Confederation
- 2. Continental Congress • Had no real power • Called upon as an emergency resource, meant to be temporary • After Declaration, they needed to invent a more permanent government.
- 3. Articles of Confederation • 17 months of writing • Approved on Nov. 15, 1777 • Established a “firm league of friendship” between states – Only came together for mutual defense and general welfare • Ratified by all 13 states by March 1, 1781
- 4. Government Structure • I. Government structure • A. Congress is the sole body • 1. delegates elected yearly by state legislature • B. States have only 1 vote • C. No executive or judicial branches • 1. Congress absorbs those duties • D. Yearly, Congress elects the presiding officer (chairman) • 1. THIS IS NOT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
- 5. Powers of Congress • II. Powers of Congress • A. Make war and peace • B. Send and receive ambassadors • C. Make treaties • D. Borrow money from other governments or states • E. Set up a money system • F. Establish post offices, appoint civil officers • G. Establish Navy & Army by asking states for troops • H. Set uniform standards of weights and measures • I. Settle State disputes
- 6. State Obligations • III. State Obligations • A. By signing (agreeing) with Articles, states pledged: • 1. to obey Articles and acts of Congress • 2. to provide troops and funds if requested by Congress • 3. to treat citizens of other states as fair and equally as their own • 4. to give full faith and credit to public acts, records and judicial proceedings in every other state • 5. to surrender fugitives from justice to each other (states) • 6. to submit disputes to Congress • 7. to allow open travel between states • B. States responsible for general welfare of their citizens, as well as protecting life and property
- 7. Weaknesses • IV. Weaknesses • A. Can’t tax • 1. can only borrow money from states or countries • 2. no making money, always in debt • B. Can’t regulate trade between states • C. Can’t make states obey the Articles • 1. troops are from various individual states, not Congress • D. Can only exercise its powers with 9 of 13 states giving consent • E. Articles only changed with unanimous consent • 1. impossible, never happens
- 8. • G. Washington statement: • “We are one nation today and 13 tomorrow. Who will treat with us on such terms.” • What does that mean? Why did he say this?”