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The major downfall of the articles of confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts. States had also fallen into debt and were raising taxes to pay off those debts.

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*one explanation was, federal government was to weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power
*another explanation is, There was only one vote per state, regardless of its size because none of the major issues delegates to the Convention had to resolve was, how many votes each state should have. Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote, regardless of size. ... Some delegates, particularly those from larger states, thought it unfair for each state to have the same number of votes.

* last explanation was No national army or navy because, Shays's Rebellion. The national government under the Articles also lacked the power to raise an army or navy. ... The Continental Congress had promised to pay them for their service, but the national government did not have sufficient money.

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*one explanation was the first written agreement and first constitution of USA ever

*another explanation was that it Supported the Congressional direction of the Continental Army
*the last explanation is, The Department of Treasury, the Department of Postal Service and the Department of Foreign Affairs were established, Postal service, admiralty court, coin money.

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*study.com
*www.enotes.com
*historyplex.com
*quizlet.com

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*negotite with other countries
*congress could settle conflicts among the states, issue coins, borrow money, and make treaties with other countries
*limited government
*addition of new states

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*states had the power to refuse (tax) requests being asked
*government had no president or national court system
*weak national government
*state government to strong
*could not enforce laws

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Articles of Confederation - 5 Minute History - Quick Summary