Post-independence America: Treaty of Paris and The Articles of Confederation

Study Notes

Post-independence America: The United States recognized as an independent nation through the Treaty of Paris in 1783, but the individual states acted independently, leading to tax barriers and conflicts.
The Articles of Confederation (1777): The states formed a Central Government under this document, but it proved to be a weak union. The central government struggled to collect taxes, pay debts, and raise an army or navy, hindering the United States from gaining foreign respect and assistance.
The United States Constitution (1787): Held to revise the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution created a federal government with a three-branch system: legislative, executive, and judicial. The United States Constitution was applied on March 4, 1789, and the first federal government was established, with George Washington as the first president.
Washington's Policies to Strengthen America: Washington formed a cabinet of trusted men, including Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Edmund Randolph, John Adams, and John Jay. The Bill of Rights was introduced by James Madison in 1791, guaranteeing individual rights and liberties, and the Anti-Federalists claimed it.
George Washington's Financial Challenges and Solutions: The federal treasury was near empty when Washington was elected president. To raise revenue, Madison and Hamilton suggested modest tariffs. The Tariff and Tonnage Acts imposed tariffs on imported goods and fees on ships entering American ports.

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Test your knowledge on post-independence America with this quiz covering the recognition of the United States as an independent nation through the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and the formation of a central government under The Articles of Confederation in 1777.