The four weaknesses of the articles of confederation weresystem of checks and balancescongress had no power to taxthe central government lacked strong powerscongress could not control trade or. Identify and explain four such areas in the articles that were. What were four weaknesses of the articles of confederation. The declaration of independence is approved by congress. The articles of confederation was the first base of the federal government. Founders on the defects of the articles of confederation pdf file. Founders on the defects of the articles of confederation. After shayss rebellion, though, congress and the state legislatures realized that the articles were not strong enough. Vasan kesavan, when did the articles of confederation cease to be law. The articles of confederation are officially adopted by congress and.
Government provided for the eventual admission of canada into the confederation. The first governing system of the united states, the articles of confederation, placed most government power in the hands of the states. The articles of confederation, 1777 introduction gilder lehrman. The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their. Government passed the northwest ordinance of 1787, which allowed the. Challenges of the articles of confederation article khan academy. What events helped to show the weaknesses in the articles of confederation.
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