they has no control over the states, they couldn't tax them, so they had no money. they could ask the states for money but they usually said no. they had no officical army but the little militia they did have when they went for pay they didn't get any money.
the articles of confederation
The Articles of Confederation.
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
the articles of confederation was the first governing document
Weak describes the Articles of Confederation.
Articles of Confederation
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION, THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION,
The Articles Of Confederation
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the articles of confederation was signed in Maryland
Articles of Confederation