Lesson 1 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareWhy We Needed a Constitution
After the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced many challenges.
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Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
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🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
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After the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced many challenges. The original rules, called the Articles of Confederation, made it hard for the country to work together. States acted like separate countries, which led to confusion and problems. Because of this, the leaders of the country decided that they needed a stronger plan, which became the Constitution, to help unite the states and create a better government.
Key Facts
The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government.
Leaders realized that a stronger government was needed after the Revolutionary War.
The Constitution was created to unite the states and solve problems.
Timeline
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
The Civil War begins
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
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Question 1
1 of 2What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?
Why this still matters
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