Did the articles of confederation give too much power to the states?

Answer 1

The Article of Confederation gave more power to the state government than the national government because the national government had few powers, because many Americans were afraid that a strong government would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

Answer 2

at first , most Americans found it difficuilt to think of their new confederation as a true union. the articles were an attempt to create national government that's would unite 13 very diverse colonies. although the new government had little strength thomas jeffeson regaurded it as a model the best government existing or what did exist

Answer 3

Yes. In fact it is one of the primary reasons it failed. The states could regulate trade, make their own laws, conduct foreign trade as they wished, and coin their own money. Consequentially, they acted as independent nations.

Answer 4

why did the Articles of Confederation give most power to the states

Answer 5

Yes.

It even went to the extent to where each state could print its own currency causing minor inflation.