What was considered a success of the Articles of Confederation? Avoiding any uprisings or rebellions from unhappy citizens
Setting up a system to determine how states would be allowed into the union
(Northwest Ordinance)
Paying back all debts owned as a result of the Revolutionary War
Finding a fair balance of power between states and the national government

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?