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Short Answer: Powerless.
Because the Articles of Confederation did not give the power to the federal government to tax states, any money for any federal programs (mail system, military, road systems, bank system, etc.) have to be volunteered by the states. Also, state government had much more power than federal government according to the Articles of Confederation.
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What was accomplished at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
The Articles of Confederation were revised, said to be too large to take in and was unusable to salvage, and the U.S Constitution was written.
Why was the government weak under the atrticles of Confederation?
Drafted during the years 1776 and 1777, while the colonists were still fighting for independence, the Articles of Confederation created a weak national government with most of the governmental powers retained by the states. The Articles provided no separation of branches. There was no president or any other independent executive, nor was there a federal judicial branch. Congress, the legislature, was the only branch of government. Laws required unanimous votes. Members elected to congress did not vote as individuals, but as states. While congress did have some powers, it could not enforce its laws on the states or the people. States were permitted to coin their own money. There was no regulation of commerce between the states and states could even enter into treaties with foreign nations and declare war, “with the consent of Congress.” Congress could not tax the states or the people, it could only request funds to run the government.
What were arguments for ratifying the constitution?
Well, I'll just answer against, because I'm sure if you read your textbook you can find plenty of reasons for saying "yes". Main one: Articles of Confederation didn't work, so people needed another document to specify how to better rule the government. Some people believed that the A of C were working just fine, so said "no"; others feared a centralized government.
Were the founding fathers intentions for the writing of the Constitution truly to build a strong government or simply to strengthen their already rich lifestyles?
Cover upEveryone has a position and a goal in life. We must remember that in order to achieve that goal one must change their position to suit the times. This is what the founders may have done. Actually, i believe the answer is both. While everyone has a position and/or goal they are all trying to achieve, i believe that, since these people risked their lives to forge this new country, they saw that America at the time was in trouble under the articles of confederation. I also believe that they felt that while doing this would possibly help them, they also saw it as their duty to fix what they started in the first place. But yes, they never intended for power to reach the hands of average citizens. James Madison said, "those who own the country, should run it". So as i said, i believe the answer is both.
What did Roger Sherman do during the revolutionary war?
During the Revolutionary War, Roger Sherman served as a delegate to the Continental Congress where he played a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He was also involved in the creation of the Connecticut Compromise, which helped resolve the debate between large and small states over representation in the new government. Additionally, Sherman served on various committees related to military affairs and financial matters to support the war effort.
