Articles of Confederation powers, weaknesses, accomplishments, Northwest Territory, Land Ordinance of 1785 and 1787, Shays' Rebellion, Annapolis Convention, Nationalists, Constitut... Articles of Confederation powers, weaknesses, accomplishments, Northwest Territory, Land Ordinance of 1785 and 1787, Shays' Rebellion, Annapolis Convention, Nationalists, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, 3/5 Compromise, ratification, branches of government, legislative, executive, judicial powers, ratification debates, key facts.
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The question appears to be an inquiry about various historical facts and events relating to the United States' government structure, specifically focusing on the Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Constitutional Convention, and related historical documents and events. It seeks to highlight key aspects, weaknesses, accomplishments, and debates regarding governance during that period.
Answer
The Articles of Confederation's weaknesses led to the Constitutional Convention, resulting in the Constitution with three government branches and compromises like the Great and 3/5 Compromises.
The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses, such as a lack of central leadership, no power to tax, and dependence on state cooperation. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 organized new territories, and the 1785 Land Ordinance structured land sales. Shays' Rebellion highlighted economic distress, leading to calls for stronger federal government, culminating in the Constitutional Convention. The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population; the New Jersey Plan suggested equal representation; and the Great Compromise merged both. The 3/5 Compromise counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths for representation. The Constitution created three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Ratification debates focused on these issues.
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The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses, such as a lack of central leadership, no power to tax, and dependence on state cooperation. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 organized new territories, and the 1785 Land Ordinance structured land sales. Shays' Rebellion highlighted economic distress, leading to calls for stronger federal government, culminating in the Constitutional Convention. The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population; the New Jersey Plan suggested equal representation; and the Great Compromise merged both. The 3/5 Compromise counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths for representation. The Constitution created three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Ratification debates focused on these issues.
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The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States, providing a framework for national government after independence but ultimately proving inadequate for effective governance.
Tips
A common mistake is overlooking the role of the Northwest Ordinance in territorial expansion or the impacts of Shays' Rebellion on pushing for a stronger federal government.
Sources
- Challenges of the Articles of Confederation - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and Shays Rebellion - study.com
- The Articles of Confederation | George Washington's Mount Vernon - mountvernon.org
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