Topic: AoC and Shay’s Rebellion
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Do you want a strong
government, or a weak
government?
Articles of Confederation
[AoC]: The first rules for
the U.S. Congress from
1781 to 1789. Written by
John Dickinson of
Pennsylvania. Were
ratified by the 13 states.
Ratify: Agree to
Confederation: Limited or
loose gov’t
Strengths of the AoC: Gave
Congress the power to
declare war, coin money,
operate post offices.
Weaknesses of the AoC:
Congress could not regulate
commerce, have an army,
collect taxes, or create
courts
Commerce: Business, trade
Shay’s Rebellion, 1786-87:
Led by Daniel Shay, a former
captain in the Revolutionary
War. Farmers in western
Massachusetts fought the
gov’t.
Reasons: To pay war debt,
gov’t raised taxes. People
who did not pay lost land
and went to jail.
Congress: U.S. body of gov’t who makes
laws. There are 538 delegate of Congress,
who come from the 50 states.
Legislature: Law making part of
government
Constitution: Rules for government
Branch: A part of government
Executive: President
Delegate: A person who represents you
 1-2-3 System
 Warning
 Phone call home
 Detention
 If behavior continues
 Referral and parent conference with administration
Group Work Expectations
(SALSA)
Stay on task
ASK3B4ME
Lower your voice
Solve issues before they
become problems
Assist each other
1. Desks need to face each other
2. No one’s back can face the front of the room.
3. Lift, do not drag the desks.
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