Before the Constitution, each state acted individually on many issues. It was like having 13 separate countries with a mediocre friendship. the Articles of Confederation had supported this loose association of states. But by 1787, the loose friendship was in trouble.The Constitution set forth a strong central government. These states were not going to be happy with giving up many of the rights they exercised during the previous years. So, the framers of the Constitution wrote Article IV.
The relationships between the individual states had been tense, so Article IV demanded that each state respect the laws and decisions of the other states. Each state is required to treat citizens of the other states the same way it would treat one of its own citizens. If a person broke a law in Missouri and escaped to Georgia, Georgia would be required to send the criminal back to Missouri. The states had to work together and respect each other.
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Under the Article of Confederation each state remained independent.
Under the Articles of Confederation, ratified on March 1, 1781, the states were represented by delegates. Each state had one vote in Congress.
The United States Constitution was written because the Articles of Confederation were a failed attempt at government structure. The Constitution joined the states under a government of shared responsibilities, while the Articles of Confederation allowed the states virtual autonomy.
it was not backed by gold, silver or land.
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Northwest Ordinance
It could only request states for funds.
States had too much power
Under the Article of Confederation each state remained independent.
uphold each others' legal documents
Congress of the confederation.
The development of guidelines for the admission of new states into the Union.
Under the Articles of Confederation, ratified on March 1, 1781, the states were represented by delegates. Each state had one vote in Congress.
equal voting power in Congress
Thirteen states were represented under the Articles of the Confederation.
The American government lacked any real power over the states under The Articles of Confederation. It could not raise enough taxes to pay its debts.