MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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They lacked an understanding of state problems.
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They anticipated the threat of foreign invasion.
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They relied on advice from royal governors.
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They feared the kind of rule experienced under the British monarchy.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fears of a standing army in the employ of a tyrannical government had led the writers of the Articles of Confederation to leave defense largely to the states. Although the central government could declare war and agree to peace, it had to depend upon the states to provide soldiers.