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all 13 states needed to approve before minor changes could be made to the Articles of Confederation 

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all 13 states needed to approve before minor changes could be made to the Articles of Confederation 

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They could request money from the states

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They could request money from the states

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They could have their own currency that they could use in their state 

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They could have their own currency that they could use in their state 

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Congress could print its own money (coin money)

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Congress could print its own money (coin money)

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They didn't want a strong central government overpowering them and telling them what to do

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They didn't want a strong central government overpowering them and telling them what to do

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Afraid of another King George  (too strong of a leader)

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Afraid of another King George  (too strong of a leader)

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Each state was able to have their own constitution 

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Each state was able to have their own constitution 

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Maryland would not agree and refused to have the Articles of Confederation and so it was not in effect until 1781

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Maryland would not agree and refused to have the Articles of Confederation and so it was not in effect until 1781

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Congress could not tax the people- only the states could tax their citizens

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Congress could not tax the people- only the states could tax their citizens

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The government could not pay their own debts 

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The government could not pay their own debts 

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Each state had their own laws, militia, and governing bodies

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Each state had their own laws, militia, and governing bodies

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They all wanted equal rights and did not want anyone to have high authority 

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They all wanted equal rights and did not want anyone to have high authority 

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Congress could sell land but had rules that were to respect Native Americans, stop slavery, and more

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Congress could sell land but had rules that were to respect Native Americans, stop slavery, and more

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Each state could create their own armies and militias 

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Each state could create their own armies and militias 