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First Constitution between the 13 original states of the United States of America. It was ratified in 1781, and later was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.

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It encouraged coordination and cooperation between different states and they can settle disputes between the states.
Supported the Congressional direction of the Continental Army.

Congress has the power to deal with foreign affairs and authority to declare war, and make peace, alliance and sign treaties.

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5 Q's

WHO: American Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays and 4 thousand rebels.
WHAT: It was an armed uprising.
WHEN: August 31, 1786 – June 1787.
WHERE: Massachusetts.
WHY: it was protest against perceived economic and civil rights injustices.

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A new constitution was needed to establish a national government and make basic laws that every state had to follow. Plus the government created under the articles of confederation was weak allowing states to do their own things.

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Any changes to Articles required unanimous vote leading to long delays in implementation.
Couldn't force states to obey its laws and taxation was ignored because they could not be enforced.
No power to regulate commerce or trade between the states, each state could put taxes on trade between states.

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If the Articles of Confederation were still active every state would have their own rules/laws different currency. Basically no state would be the same they'd all operate differently no state would follow the national governments laws.