MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Believed in the people of the new country
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Thought the government was strong enough
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They were confused how to setup a government
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Afraid to be like King George III
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles made the national Congress weak on purpose. Having just won independence from Britain, many Americans feared that creating a strong federal government with too much authority over the states would only replace King George III with another tyrant.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress was not strong enough to enforce laws or raise taxes, making it difficult for the new nation to repay their debts from the Revolutionary War.