MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles required unanimous consent to any amendment, so all 13 states would need to agree on a change. Given the rivalries between the states, that rule made the Articles impossible to adapt after the war ended with Britain in 1783. 6.
Detailed explanation-2: -March 1, 1781-Maryland delegates signed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation. The Articles were finally ratified by all thirteen states.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution would take effect once it had been ratified by nine of the thirteen State legislatures; unanimity was not required.
Detailed explanation-4: -Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.