Chapter 2

Step two—Solving problems from the past vs. anticipating the future

What you need to learn


Understand the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how they informed the debate over a new constitution. 

Challenges:

branches of government

taxes

currency

military/army

Articles of Confederation:

Identify weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and their effects on the ability to govern.

Need to Know:

constitutional convention

Shay’s Rebellion

Great Compromise

Virginia Plan

New Jersey Plan

bicameral legislator

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