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What do you feel are the most glaring weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
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What did most of the delegates to the philadelphia convention feel should happen to national government powers?
Many of the delegates at the Philadelphia Convention argued for a stronger national government, as one of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it created a weak national government. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787.
How did the authors of the Federalist Papers feel?
The federalists stressed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. They argued that the difficulties facing the Republic could be overcome only by a new government based on the proposed Constitution.
How did Federalists feel about a strong central government?
After the debacle of Shay's Rebellion (another topic entirely), there was a faction favoring a stronger, more centralized government than the confederacy created by the Articles of Confederation. These eventually became called the "Federalist" Party, so called, because they favored a centralized federalgovernment. The Constitution is proof of this, as are The Federalist Papers.
What was the consitutional convention?
The Constitutional ConventionThe Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787 and drafted the United States Constitution. The convention was called because the federal government established by the Articles of Confederation was considered to be too weak to effectively deal with the states' issues. Officially, the purpose of the convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation. Many feel that this was a drastic understatement, and that the real goal of many of its key proponents was to replace the Articles of Confederation and create a strong federal government.The result of the convention was the U.S. Constitution, which was signed by 38 delegates on the final day of the convention, and ratified by most of the states during the following year.The key issues regarded Congressional representation and slavery. The "Great Compromise" was a bicameral legislature -- two houses of Congress where the states would have equal representation in the Senate, but proportional representation in the House of Representatives. Regarding slavery, Congress did not have the power to abolish slavery but would get the power to end the slave trade beginning in 1808. The three-fifths compromise meant that 3 of every 5 slaves would be counted when apportioning a state's representation in the House of Representatives.George Washington was unanimously elected president of the convention. Benjamin Franklin was considered the sage of the convention, the elder statesman who helped calm tempers and bring about the compromises.In the summer of 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, some of the most important decisions in the history of the United States were made. During this time, the Philadelphia (or Constitutional) Convention was held; a secret meeting that hosted 55 delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies (excluding Rhode Island) where they discussed and eventually derived the Constitution in order to replace the preceding Articles of Confederation because of their weakness of federal power. The Pennsylvania State House, currently known as Independence Hall, had become the center of debate for nearly four months.In the summer of 1787, the Constitutional Convention hosted a committee of delegates from the 13 colonies appointed to write the constitution. Led by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, this secret meeting took place in the Pennsylvania State House, currently known as Independence Hall. Delegates from all thirteen colonies were invited to this meeting to discuss the Articles of Confederation and how it could be strengthened. 55 delegates showed up, none from Rhode Island. Instead of following the original idea of strengthening the Articles of Confederation, the Philadelphia Convention quickly turned into a complete abandonment of the Articles and took up the creation of the Constitution.
Why did some Americans feel that the articles of confederation were not sufficient for the new nation?
Because of the weakness of the Central Government. It meant that both enemy and fellow citizen could attack America at will. It was meant to be a Constitutional Republic. But we're so far from that, it's sad. And do most Americans know what a Republic is? No, they're still drugged into it's thinking it's a Democracy! The last thing the Fathers wanted was a ruling Majority unopposed and a Democracy is the cousin of Oligarchy, Fascism and the likes.
One reason why the constitution convention was called?
discuss revising the Article of Confederation. (APEX)
How did George Washington feel about making a knew constitution after the Articles of Confederation?
i think he was all for it because he was the president of the constitutional convention in 1787
Why did the confederation congress call for the constitution convention?
Congress could feel that the Articles of Confederation were not working for the people of the United States, so they called a Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles to alleviate some of these problems and better unite the country through legal means. Once the delegates had convened, however, it became clear that the Articles of Confederation were never going to work for the United States, and the Constitution was written to take their place.
Why did the confederation congress call for the constitutional convention?
Congress could feel that the Articles of Confederation were not working for the people of the United States, so they called a Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles to alleviate some of these problems and better unite the country through legal means. Once the delegates had convened, however, it became clear that the Articles of Confederation were never going to work for the United States, and the Constitution was written to take their place.
Why did the men who wrote the constitution feel that the government under the Articles of Confederation was not working?
Under the Articles of Confederation the government did not have to power to levy taxes or form an army. The Articles of Confederation did not give the government enough power to function. They could only ask for the support of the states and hope they complied. In regard to taxes, nobody wanted to pay taxes, so the government had no money. Shay's Rebellion showed that the government also didn't have the power to protect the states should they need it. The Articles of Confederation were too weak because they were written with they tyranny of England fresh in the minds of the authors. They wanted to limit the power of government as much as possible and consequently created a government that couldn't function.
What were Britain's primary weaknesses going into the revolution?
There main weaknesses were their tiny penises, it made them feel inferior
How to know the weaknesses of your enemy?
i depends how they feel around you?
Do you feel that the diplomatic weakness of the US under the articles confederation were as its internal problems?
The Articles of Confederation left no information or authority for Congress to either regulate interstate commerce or foreign trade. It also lacked the ability to tax and raise funds or tariffs, this made the country appear weak to potential lending countries. There was also a mountain of both personal as well as war debts incurred by the government. There were also no provisions for a national bank.
How did the maritime provinces feel about confederation?
Some were in favor and some were against it.
What did most of the delegates to the philadelphia convention feel should happen to national government powers?
Many of the delegates at the Philadelphia Convention argued for a stronger national government, as one of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it created a weak national government. The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787.
How did the authors of the Federalist Papers feel?
The federalists stressed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. They argued that the difficulties facing the Republic could be overcome only by a new government based on the proposed Constitution.
Why did some feel that the articles of confedration should be rewritten?
Because they thought is was unfair
