Causes
Event
Effects
- Articles of Confederation
limit the power of the national
government
A new
A stronger government is created
Constitution
through the establishment of three
is written and branches.
ratified.
Power is divided between national
and state governments, giving the
national government more control
Problems occur between
states with no way to resolve
them.
National government has no
funds since it cannot levy
Delegate compromises allow slavery
to continue
taxes
British forces ignore the Treaty
of Paris, and Spain closes
New Orleans to American
ships.
Amendments, including a Bill of
Rights, are added to the Constitution
to define personal rights and
freedoms.
Shays's Rebellion occurs over
farm debt
Today, debate over the balance of
power between the national
government and states continues
A convention is called to revise
the Articles of Confederation.
Use the chart to answer the question
Which of the causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?