Unit 3 Lesson 7: Georgia Under the Confederation Government
The Articles of Confederation
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia's history?
The event was the establishment and implementation of the Articles of Confederation in the United States. Those involved in the event were the thirteen original colonies, including Georgia, and their representatives. The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, serving as the governing document from 1781 to 1789.
The Articles of Confederation were created to provide a framework for the central government and to maintain unity among the thirteen colonies. Under this system, each state had one vote in the unicameral Congress, regardless of size or population. The central government had limited powers, with no ability to tax or regulate commerce. Furthermore, the central government lacked the power to enforce laws or resolve disputes between states.
This event took place across the United States, as the Articles of Confederation were adopted by all thirteen colonies.
The Articles of Confederation were implemented in 1781 and remained in effect until 1789 when they were replaced by the United States Constitution.
This event is important to Georgia's history because it exemplified the state's struggle for independence and its role in the early formation of the United States. Georgia, like the other colonies, had to navigate the challenges of self-governance under the Articles of Confederation. Additionally, the weaknesses of the Articles, such as the inability to levy taxes or regulate commerce, led to the realization of the need for a stronger central government, which eventually resulted in the drafting of the United States Constitution.