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George Washington thought that the Articles of Confederation had weakened Congress, leaving it unable to keep order, raise money through taxes, or deal effectively with European nations. He wrote, "The Confederation appears to me to be little more than a shadow without substance."

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Ultimately, the Articles of Confederation failed because it created a weak federal government. It also lacked a comprehensive, national court system.

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each state would have one vote. George Washington believe that it had weakened congress

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No, the Articles of Confederation were not successful originally. They were considered to be the first failure of the American government and were proposed in 1777.


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