The Critical Period

The Critical Period(1783-1787)Why was the American government was in debt? The Revolutionary War with Great Britain

The rebellion involving a group of Massachusetts debtors in 1786

Shays RebellionWhat was the Articles of Confederation?

The original binding document of the United States and served as the supreme law of the land from March 1, 1781 until the ratification of the United States Constitution (on June 21, 1788). The Articles of Confederation created state governments and a federal government.strong/weak

An economic issue that arose under the Articles of Confederation wasThe federal government couldnt levy taxes

The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787 for what purpose? To revise the Articles of Confederation

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution? James Madison

How did the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation concerning taxes? The Constitution gave Congress the right to levy taxes.

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