They believed that a strong central government was
necessary if the states were going to band together to form a nation
. A strong central government could represent the nation to other countries. It could also control individual states that would not cooperate with the rest.
What convinced the American leaders of the need for a more permanent form of government?
What convinced the leaders of the need for a more permanent form of government? …
There was not enough money to run the government and pay war debts
. What uprising of 1786-87 protested a heavy tax burden in Massachusetts? How did the uprising shape some leaders' views of the government?
Why did some American revolutionary leaders believe a central government was necessary?
Why did some American revolutionary leaders believe a central government was necessary?
to lead an army and deal with other nations
. In which year did Congress propose a confederation? what was the main accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?
Which of the following was a reason that some called for strengthening the federal government in the 1780s?
Which of the following was a reason that some called for strengthening the Federal government in the 1780s?
It would prevent states from making treaties with other nations
.
Why do you think the first government of the United States was set this way?
Why do you think the first government of the U.S. Was set this way?
They didn't want a strong central government
.
What gains did Nationalists expect from a stronger central government?
– What gains did nationalists expect from a stronger central government? With a strong central government,
all the states would have to unite
(thus the federal tariff would have been approved, leading to less debt). More laws could be passed and the nation would not have so much trouble cooperating.
What is a good example of a unitary system?
Unitary System
One central government controls weaker states. Power is not shared between states, counties, or provinces. Examples:
China, United Kingdom
(although Scotland has been granted self-rule).
What were three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation STAR The biggest weakness?
Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size.
Congress did not have the power to tax
. Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress.
What was a major problem with the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
One of the biggest problems was that
the national government had no power to impose taxes
. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.
What led to the Constitution being created?
After the war Congress and the state governments continued to produce money contributing
to what Madison referred to as the “mortal diseases” of the government under the Articles of Confederation and resulting in calls for a new federal constitution to strengthen the national government.
What was the most divisive issue in politics in 1785 in the United States?
What was the most divisive issue in state politics in 1785 in the United States?
What to do about the printing of paper money
. In an effort to appease the will of the large states at the Constitutional Convention, this house was crafted to have a membership that grew as their state expanded in population.
What powers did the Articles of Confederation gave the federal government?
The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the
power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties
, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
, America's fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In later years, he was referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.”
What was the first ever government?
Sumer (Ancient Mesopotamia)
As one of the first urban civilizations in the world,
the Sumerians
established the world's first and oldest government. By the 4
th
millennium BCE, Sumer was divided into many city-states which were ruled by a priestly governor or king.
What was the first government called?
The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
