Interactive educational worksheet exploring forms of self-government with engaging visuals and activity prompts.

1. The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with no executive or judicial branches, relying on states for funding and enforcement, which led to economic instability and inability to address national issues effectively.

2. The Constitution established a stronger federal government with three branches (legislative, executive, judicial), granted Congress taxing power, created a national currency, and allowed federal intervention in state matters, providing a more stable and unified system.

3. Shays’ Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles by demonstrating the federal government’s inability to suppress internal unrest, prompting leaders to call for a constitutional convention to create a more effective national government.