MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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did not provide a government strong enough to solve the problems faced by the newly independent states.
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did not expand foreign trade.
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put too much power in a central government.
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provided for the election of a king and two houses of parliament.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Congress under the Articles lacked authority to levy taxes. She could only request the states to contribute their fair share to the common treasury, but the requested amounts were not forthcoming. To remedy this defect, Congress applied to the states for power to lay duties and secure the public debts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens. No executive branch was established to enforce laws. Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.
Detailed explanation-3: -WEAKNESS: Since the government could not tax, the country was constantly short on money. It was nearly impossible for it to reply its war debts. the Land Ordinance of 1785). STRENGTH: The Articles of Confederation made it possible for the U.S. to gain control of the West and expand into a thriving nation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Weaknesses include: no power to levy or collect taxes; no power to regulate trade; no power to enforce laws; laws needed approval of 9 states; amendments required all states to agree; no executive branch or national court system.