In America's Founding Period, the Founders initially made the American states more powerful than the federal government (via the 'Articles of Confederation') for several reasons. One of the most important was their experience of oppression by the federal powers of Great Britain. Yet another important reason was their tradition of service to (and loyalty toward) the individual states in which they lived and worked.
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The states had more power over taxation under the Articles of Confederation.
the states
Under the Article of Confederation each state remained independent.
The states
It could only request states for funds.
States had too much power
equal voting power in Congress
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Northwest Ordinance
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.
the congress
The states had more power over taxation under the Articles of Confederation.
The states actually had the most power under the Articles of Confederation. This did not prove workable for the federal government, and this eventually led to the Constitutional Convention.
the states
The Congress had the power to declare war, make peace, and make treaties.
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