So what exactly is the Article of Confederation and what role does it have on history itself? Well for starters the Articles of Confederation was made in 1777-1781, in response to the original 13 colonies declaring themselves to be independent and sovereignty. It was an important piece in history that defined what America is today, but how come it is not as memorable as the Declaration of Independence?
The downfall of the Article of Confederation was simply due to it's low confidence which also resulted in a weak government that could barely enforce their laws. To be more accurate the government was feared by the states and was thought that Congress and the government should not have too much authority on matters especially with the Revolution rolling right around the corner. However that proved to be a fatal mistake on the colony's part as the Revolution needed a strong government that could make decisions and act without too much hesitation. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress has borrowed money to continue to fight yet after the war had ended, they could not repay their debt.
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It seems that throughout American history, there has been constant debate over State vs. Federal rights. The articles of confederation are one of the first examples of this conflict. However, the articles of confederation seem to show a trend that has continued as time progressed; that is, state rights generally are just not as powerful as the federal government. This can be seen from the overall failure of the Articles of Confederation and the replacement with the Constitution.
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