The Articles of Confederation maintained the sovereignty of the individual states rather than invest power in a central government.
While the Congress could act as a representative of the states, as for military forces, diplomacy, and Indian relations, it could not tax them, or control trade, or otherwise overrule the actions of the states. There was no national currency, or standing army, or executive authority other than Congress (which was too unwieldy and slow for operating a day-to-day government).
The Articles succeeded in providing a "common front" for the colonies, but was not a strong framework for a unified nation.
The Northwest Ordinance.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
I think it was the Articles of Confederation?
a weak federal (central) government
One of the major problems with the Articles of Confederation was the fact that the government had difficulty raising revenue. This made for a very weak central government.
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lack of judicial system
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lack of judicial system
The Northwest Ordinance.
The idea that a strong central government threatens the rights of the people and of the states was a major influence on the authors of the Articles of Confederation.
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the articles of confederation
The Articles of Confederation.
To amend the Articles of Confederation.