Grade 5, Lesson Outline: Chapter 12, Lesson 1

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
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Chapter 12, Lesson 1: Forming a Government (pp. 292-296)

I. The Articles of Confederation

A. When states approved the Articles of Confederation, they agreed to give up some powers to the federal government.

B. Congress had the power to declare war, deliver mail, sign treaties, and recommend solutions to boundary disputes between states.

C. Congress sold the Northwest Territory to settlers.

D. Congress made rules for territories to become states.

II. Money Problems

B. A shortage of money created a chain of borrowing.

C. Many farmers lost their farms because of debts.

D. Shays's Rebellion made many Americans think a stronger central government was needed.

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