POL S 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pauperism, Bourgeoisie, Political Ethics
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1. british acts motivating independence (85-86, found in the tea party then and. The british stamp act of 1765, the townshend acts(1767), quartering act(1765), The articles of confederation lacked both an executive and judicial branch. It granted most powers to the original 13 state governments. The national government did not have the power to tax, especially criticized for not sending needed supplies to american troops during the. It was unable to produce an enforceable peace treaty with britain, create a national currency that had any meaningful value, or establish reasoned public policy in either domestic or foreign affairs. (88) 3. beard"s characterization of the founding fathers" motives (91) Portrays founding fathers as wealthy property owners who were primarily interested in protecting property rights. His analysis concludes that delegates has an economic interest in either supporting or opposing ratification, and that delegates in favor of ratifying the.
