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It failed to create a national court system

There was no national currency

The national government lacked the means to raise funds for essential services.

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Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax. Congress could raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, or selling western lands.

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STRENGTHS: First written agreement and first constitution of USA
Congress has the power to deal with with foreign affairs and authority to declare war, and make peace, alliance, and sign treaties

Congress has power to manage Native Indian Affairs

WEAKNESSES: There was only one vote per state
National Government didnt have power to tax
No national army or navy
Couldnt force states to obey its laws and taxation

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Summary of the Articles of Confederation

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Summary of the Articles of Confederation

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The Articles of Confederation was the original binding document of the United States and served as the supreme law of the land from March 1, 1781 until the ratification of the United States Constitution (on June 21, 1788).
The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the states and not enough to the central government

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What if the Articles of Conferdiration remained the law of land?

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What if the Articles of Conferdiration remained the law of land?

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- If it remained the same the United States wouldn't be United with the States as it right now

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-It was a series of protest in 1786 and 1787 by American Farmer's against state and local enforcement of the tax collections and judgements for the debt they have