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*HIGHLIGHT THE BOLD TERMS AND CONCEPTS AS
YOU USE THEM IN YOUR NOTES*
(5.1) A CONFEDERATION OF STATES (1775-1789)
EARLY STATE GOVERNMENTS
After declaring independence, each state wrote a constitution establishing state governments.
Most State Preserve Colonial Traditions
Democratic Gains
Freedom of Religion
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS CREATES THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
A national government is created to tie the independent states together and win the war.
(5.1) SECTION FOCUS QUESTION
“Why it Matters”
Structure of the New National Government
Powers of the National Congress
CONGRESS CREATES A PLAN FOR WESTERN LANDS
An important accomplishment of the new national congress was the creation of plans to settle
and govern western lands (Ohio River Valley).
Distributing Western Lands
Governing Western Lands
WEAKNESSES OF THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
The national government did not have the authority needed to unite the states, creating many
economic problems.
Economic Weaknesses
YOUR ANSWER
(5.1)
Farmers Revolt in Massachusetts