Why did Texas draft the following constitutions? Explain the specific historical event/condition(s) that prompted each of the following Texas constitutions below: 1836 1845 1861 1866 1869 1876 Identify TWO detailed weaknesses that existed under the Articles of Confederation. (A) Provide an explanation of WHY these are considered weaknesses, and (B) how the Framers of the US Constitution specifically addressed (resolved) those weaknesses, citing specific Constitutional provisions. Define and explain key differences between the following political systems: unitary, confederation and federalism. Provide ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage for each political system. Be sure your advantages and disadvantages are not redundant--- describe how the political system works.

Why did Texas draft the following constitutions? Explain the specific historical event/condition(s) that prompted each of the following Texas constitutions below: 1836 1845 1861 1866 1869 1876 Identify TWO detailed weaknesses that existed under the Articles of Confederation. (A) Provide an explanation of WHY these are considered weaknesses, and (B) how the Framers of the US Constitution specifically addressed (resolved) those weaknesses, citing specific Constitutional provisions. Define and explain key differences between the following political systems: unitary, confederation and federalism. Provide ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage for each political system. Be sure your advantages and disadvantages are not redundant--- describe how the political system works.