Art Of Confed Activity

Articles of Confederation Activity American Government Mr. Smith and Mr. Clodfelter Government Do’s 1. Decide matters of war and peace. 2. Send and receive ambassadors. 3. Enter into treaties with other nations. 4. Borrow money. 5. Coin or create money. 6. Establish post offices. 7. Build a navy. 8. Raise an army by asking states for troops. 9. Fix uniform standards of weights and measures. 10. Settle disputes among the states.

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Government Don’ts Draft soldiers for the armed forces. Tax citizens to pay for military needs. Regulate commerce among the states or between states and foreign countries. Establish a common and stable monetary system.

A. Select the two most important powers the government has under the Articles of Confederation. a. b. B. Select the two most important powers the government does not have under the Articles of Confederation. a. b. C. Can the government fully do its job without those certain powers? Why or why not?

Essential Question (Use concepts from the notes AND the book to answer the question) - How did the weaknesses of the Articles lead to turmoil in the beginning of our nation’s history?