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Alexander Nguyen 
Zhong Fang 
Gabriel Hernandez 
Mr. Lau 
American Government 
26 August 2014
Allowed negotiations with the British 
Established numerous types of departments 
Created a framework of the modern government 
Allowed whites to have individual freedoms 
Showed authority during wartime 
Allowed colonists to convey feelings towards 
British
Passed the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 
Allowed colonists to unite against the British 
Passed the Land Ordinance of 1785 
Gave states a fair amount of power

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Strengths of the articles of confederation

  • 1. Alexander Nguyen Zhong Fang Gabriel Hernandez Mr. Lau American Government 26 August 2014
  • 2. Allowed negotiations with the British Established numerous types of departments Created a framework of the modern government Allowed whites to have individual freedoms Showed authority during wartime Allowed colonists to convey feelings towards British
  • 3. Passed the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Allowed colonists to unite against the British Passed the Land Ordinance of 1785 Gave states a fair amount of power