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Define Articles of Confederation.
First US constitution; weak central government.
Define Weak Central Government.
Central authority with limited power.
Define No Taxation Powers.
Federal government's inability to collect taxes.
Define No Control Over Commerce.
Lack of regulation over interstate and international trade.
Define Unanimity for Changes.
Requirement that all states agree to amend the Articles.
Define Shays' Rebellion.
Armed uprising highlighting the Articles' weaknesses.
Define US Constitution.
Current constitution, establishing a stronger central government.
Define 'Confederation'.
A league of independent states.
Define 'Tyranny'.
Oppressive government rule.
Define 'Interstate Trade'.
Trade between different states.
Cause and effect: Weak central government under Articles.
Cause: Fear of tyranny. Effect: Disunity, inability to address national issues.
Cause and effect: No taxation powers under Articles.
Cause: States feared central power. Effect: Government constantly broke, couldn't pay debts.
Cause and effect: No control over commerce under Articles.
Cause: Desire to protect state economies. Effect: Trade wars, economic instability.
Cause and effect: No executive/judicial branches under Articles.
Cause: Fear of centralized power. Effect: Inconsistent laws, non-functioning legal system.
Cause and effect: Unanimity required for amendments under Articles.
Cause: States' desire to retain sovereignty. Effect: Impossible to fix flaws, adapt to challenges.
Cause and effect: Shays' Rebellion.
Cause: Economic hardship, foreclosures. Effect: Exposed weakness of Articles, led to Constitutional Convention.
Cause and effect: Articles of Confederation.
Cause: Desire to avoid British Tyranny. Effect: A weak central government.
Cause and effect: States refusing to pay taxes.
Cause: States wanted to retain control of their revenue. Effect: Federal government was broke.
Cause and effect: Trade wars between states.
Cause: Federal government had no control over commerce. Effect: Economic instability.
Cause and effect: Call for Constitutional Convention.
Cause: Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Effect: Creation of the US Constitution.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Central Government.
Articles: Weak central government. Constitution: Stronger central government.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Taxation.
Articles: No power to tax. Constitution: Power to tax.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Commerce Regulation.
Articles: No control over commerce. Constitution: Regulates interstate and foreign commerce.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Executive Branch.
Articles: No executive branch. Constitution: Established executive branch.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Judicial Branch.
Articles: No judicial branch. Constitution: Established judicial branch.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Amendment Process.
Articles: Unanimity required. Constitution: Supermajority required.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: National Currency.
Articles: No national currency. Constitution: Established national currency.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: National Army.
Articles: Weak national army. Constitution: Strong national army.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: State Sovereignty.
Articles: Strong state sovereignty. Constitution: Balance of power between states and federal government.
Articles of Confederation vs. US Constitution: Overall Effectiveness.
Articles: Ineffective, led to instability. Constitution: More effective, established stable government.