|
 | Well, Ed, it looks like the Ordinance of 1785 was a success. And to think, I witnessed it all happen! Now, we must set up a government in this area with the Northwest Ordinance, which I think will be significant as well. | |
|
| Absolutely! We need to have a model to organize governments for other new territories as well as a plan for adm itting new states to the union. This area will develop tremendously without a doubt. In the American Revolution, it was quite unpopulated and now look at it! | |
|
|
|
|
|
| The Articles of Confederation were aimed at setting up a new government but had some serious weaknesses, including lack of power and money, lack of central power, and overly rigid rules. This limited Congress' power over the states. |
|
| I say this with all due respect, sir. Our country is a hot mess! In my notebook, I wrote down why. First of all, strict congressional voting rules make it hard for us to do anything. Second- | |
|
| Trust me, I've heard it all. There is no one to ensure the law is obeyed, we don't have the power to tax, blah blah. The colonists like this limited government so go tell it to the judge. | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Soon, however, the weak Articles began to rouse financial problems for the government. State governments had fallen into deep debt, along with the federal government. Citizens were heavily taxed. Farmers went into debt and risked losing their land. This caused 1200 protestors, led by Daniel Shays, to revolt. |
|
| The government has no right to take my farm because it's in debt! I'm going to attack on a federal arsenal and rebel! I'm sick of this! | |
|
| You're quite right, Daniel! The government doesn't have the right! In fact, it took my farm just a few weeks ago! Let's go gather an angry mob! | |
|
|
|
|
|
