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What states took the lead in changing the government Due to the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
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The states that took the lead in advocating for a change in government due to the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation were Virginia and Massachusetts. Virginia was the first to call for a convention to revise the Articles, which eventually led to the Constitutional Convention. Massachusetts also played a significant role by proposing a series of reforms to address the weaknesses in the existing government.
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What is Process of changing Articles of Confederation or constitution?
amend
Why was Rhode Island Reluctant in changing the Articles of Confederation?
They feared the articles would make a too powerful central government. That would trace back to a Monarchy like Britiains.
Why did Alexander Hamilton propose a meeting of the delegates?
To discuss trade issues and to consider changing the Articles of Confederation.
The constitution had to be approved by who?
The Articles of Confederation failed as a form of government for America partly because they granted very few powers to the government, and on top of this they were very difficult to amend. Changing anything about the Articles would require a unanimous vote from all thirteen states.
What is the main reason for the articles of confederation being revised?
Well, America wanted a weak central government and strong state governments, but that plan was not very effectice. So the plan was to revise the Articles of Confederation, but they ended up changing it completely ( pretty much started over) and called it the Constition.
What was not a reason for changing the Articles of Confederation in the mid 1780?
The articles allowed slavery to continue, was not a reason for changing the articles of confederation in the mid-1780.
What was Roger Sherman's opinion on changing the articles of confederation?
he thought that the articles of confederation were fine and were decently handled ^^ his view at first. then when he got to the constitutional convention, he saw the flaws/weaknesses in the articles and took on a more anti-fed view.
What is Process of changing Articles of Confederation or constitution?
amend
What Was not a reason for changing the articles of confederation in the mid 1780s?
the articles allowed slavery to continue.
Why was Rhode Island Reluctant in changing the Articles of Confederation?
They feared the articles would make a too powerful central government. That would trace back to a Monarchy like Britiains.
What was the main reasons for changing the articles of confederation?
They change it to Constitutional Convention because Articles of Confederation was to weak.
Why did Alexander Hamilton propose a meeting of the delegates?
To discuss trade issues and to consider changing the Articles of Confederation.
The constitution had to be approved by who?
The Articles of Confederation failed as a form of government for America partly because they granted very few powers to the government, and on top of this they were very difficult to amend. Changing anything about the Articles would require a unanimous vote from all thirteen states.
What is the main reason for the articles of confederation being revised?
Well, America wanted a weak central government and strong state governments, but that plan was not very effectice. So the plan was to revise the Articles of Confederation, but they ended up changing it completely ( pretty much started over) and called it the Constition.
What were the causes of the Constitutional Convention?
Delegates convened the Constitutional Convention to establish a better government and update ideas found in the Articles of Confederation. A growing population as well as lack of control over changing territories were major factors in choosing to meet in 1787.
Were the delegates to the 1787 Philadelphia Convention changing the articles or writing a new plan of government?
They were gathered to fix the Articles of Confederation but ended up writing the US Constitution. It is true and should be mentioned that some who were gathered there did not intend to put a Band-Aid on the old document but to put it behind them as a lost cause and to find a new beginning point with a stronger central government in the drivers seat.
What were the weakness of the articls of confederation?
This is a very good question... *First the articals of confederation could not tax the people. It could only request funds from that states *Second that articals did not set a national currency, meaning that each state had its own money.(So their could be North Carolina Quarters and Virginia Dollars) ... and know you know.
