Why were the Articles of Confederation established?

Answer 1

To provide a governing structure for the nation it provided the first set rules and organize the government for the United States of America. It was the first Constitution for the United States of America. Set up the form of the national government. To keep order in the government.

Answer 2

The main purpose of Congress under the Articles of Confederation was to make decisions about foreign affairs and national defense. This changed drastically after the introduction of the Constitution.

Answer 3

The main purpose of the articles of confederation was to create a loose union of states. The founding fathers didn't want the articles of confederation to have too much power, so of lacked powers such as the power to tax. This lack of powers eventually led to the downfall of the articles of confederation.

Answer 4

it lacked the power to tax and carry out laws

Answer 5

The people of the united states need more specific rights

Answer 6

Your Mom told me to create it, so I told her to bend over and let me handle everything. Thats how the articles of Confederation was created .

Answer 7

The articles of confederation served as the first constitution of america.

Answer 8

It was sort of like a constitution before the constitution.

Answer 9

To make a better and stronger government!