The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, creating a loose confederation of states with a weak central government. It lacked power to tax, regulate commerce, or enforce laws.
The Articles demonstrated the problems with overly weak central government and influenced the creation of the stronger Constitution. Its failure taught important lessons about balance of power.
The Articles weren't a complete failure—they established the framework for westward expansion and foreign relations during the Revolutionary War.
The Articles demonstrated the problems with overly weak central government and influenced the creation of the stronger Constitution. Its failure taught important lessons about balance of power.
The Articles weren't a complete failure—they established the framework for westward expansion and foreign relations during the Revolutionary War.