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    The document summarizes weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation including that each state had equal voting power regardless of size, Congress had no power to tax, and there was no executive branch. It then discusses Shays' Rebellion which showed the weaknesses of the Articles and inability of the federal government to help. This led to the Philadelphia Convention where representatives decided to create a new stronger national government rather than fix the Articles. Key elements of the new Constitution included the Great Compromise to balance power between large and small states, federal law being supreme, and establishing checks and balances between the three branches of government.

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    The document summarizes weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation including that each state had equal voting power regardless of size, Congress had no power to tax, and there was no executive branch. It then discusses Shays' Rebellion which showed the weaknesses of the Articles and inability of the federal government to help. This led to the Philadelphia Convention where representatives decided to create a new stronger national government rather than fix the Articles. Key elements of the new Constitution included the Great Compromise to balance power between large and small states, federal law being supreme, and establishing checks and balances between the three branches of government.

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    The document summarizes weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation including that each state had equal voting power regardless of size, Congress had no power to tax, and there was no executive branch. It then discusses Shays' Rebellion which showed the weaknesses of the Articles and inability of the federal government to help. This led to the Philadelphia Convention where representatives decided to create a new stronger national government rather than fix the Articles. Key elements of the new Constitution included the Great Compromise to balance power between large and small states, federal law being supreme, and establishing checks and balances between the three branches of government.

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    Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

    1. Each state has 1 vote in congress , 4. No national court system


    regardless of size
    5. Amendments required a unanimous vote
    2. Congress no power to tax
    6. States printed their own currency
    3. No executive branch

    Shay’s Rebellion
    ● Many former Revolutionary are now farmers with high debts

    ● Daniel Shays leads a group to rebel over owed back in Massachusetts

    ● Federal government unable to help

    ● Local militia raised to put down the rebellion

    ● Shows that Articles are too weak and a new government is needed

    The Philadelphia Convention


    • Meets in 1787

    • State representatives decide to create a new government rather than fix Articles

    Key Figures of the Convention


    Plans for the Constitution

    The Great Compromise


    • Solves debate between large and small states
    • Senate – 2 per state
    • House of Representatives - based on population

    3/5th’s Compromise
    • Placated the Southern states
    • Counts enslaved men AND women as ⅗ of a person for state population

    Federal Law
    • National Laws are the supreme law of the land
    • States have power to make laws but can’t contradict Federal
    • Limits the powers of the government to those in the Constitution

    Checks and Balances


    • Avoids a powerful central government
    • 3 equal branches
    1. Legislative – makes laws
    2. Executive – enforces laws
    3. Judicial – interprets laws

    Solutions to Confederation Problems


    1. Great Compromise
    2. Congress has the power to tax!
    3. Executive Branch led by President
    4. Supreme Court & Federal Courts
    5. 2/3 Congress & 3/4 of states
    6. National currency

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