there was more power in each state than there was in the whole nation. this lack of power is what led to the overall poor government
It could make war & agree to treaties with other nations.
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress depended on donations from the states to operate which caused problems for the national government.
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It was hard to trade with other countries.
- No common currency - No power to tax - No separation of powers - All states had only one vote in the national government False Strength: - Gave congress the power to borrow money from other countries (at the time there was no one who respected us as a country to do that)
Lack of unity
Under the AoC there was no National Government and under the Constitution there was
The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government, and there were several functions it could not do, such as impose taxes. It also couldn't regulate trade.
sucking dck.
Why was a weak national government created under the Articles of Confederation? The 13 states had not evolved a national identity. The 13 states were wary of a British-style government. The 13 states were unwilling to make compromises. The 13 states had conflicting economic interests.
The major problem of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that the national government was unable to enforce its laws. The Articles of Confederation were created on November 15, 1777.
make treaties