MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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did not want to give the states too much power because they’d proven they were willing to rebel against a government.
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wanted to create a government that was identical to England’s government.
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were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.
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wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.
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Detailed explanation-1: -From the beginning of the American Revolution, Congress felt the need for a stronger union and a government powerful enough to defeat Great Britain. During the early years of the war this desire became a belief that the new nation must have a constitutional order appropriate to its republican character.
Detailed explanation-2: -Balancing state and national power: The Articles of Confederation created a national governing system that placed most power in the hands of the states. The Founders feared giving too much power to a central government, which might become tyrannical.
Detailed explanation-3: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.