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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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In order to change the Articles, all 13 states had to agree, so it took a very long time for it to be changed.

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In order to change the Articles, all 13 states had to agree, so it took a very long time for it to be changed.

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They were afraid of a strong central government because of their issues with King George (They didn't want another "king.")

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They were afraid of a strong central government because of their issues with King George (They didn't want another "king.")

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It was made weak so the British would "look down" upon it- so much power to the states.

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It was made weak so the British would "look down" upon it- so much power to the states.

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They could request the states to send men to go to war.

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They could request the states to send men to go to war.

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In order to make new laws or change any, 9 states had to agree.

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In order to make new laws or change any, 9 states had to agree.

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They could pass land Ordinances. One really big one was the Northwest Ordinance.

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They could pass land Ordinances. One really big one was the Northwest Ordinance.

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They could send men to govern districts. Districts were sections of land from the Northwest Territory.

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They could send men to govern districts. Districts were sections of land from the Northwest Territory.

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The banks in the states could foreclose people's land if they were in debt.

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The banks in the states could foreclose people's land if they were in debt.

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Daniel Shay's rebellion showed how the Articles were weak, and exposed the confederation.

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Daniel Shay's rebellion showed how the Articles were weak, and exposed the confederation.

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Some colonists wanted a weak government so that other people wouldn't take advantage of them and their rights.

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Some colonists wanted a weak government so that other people wouldn't take advantage of them and their rights.

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Congress could make treaties with other countries.

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Congress could make treaties with other countries.

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Each state had their own constitution and was very independent from the others.

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Each state had their own constitution and was very independent from the others.

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There was no central court system that could help all the states.

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There was no central court system that could help all the states.

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Congress got very little money from most states.

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Congress got very little money from most states.

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it was hard to do things like sue other states.

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it was hard to do things like sue other states.

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Each state did not have the power to regulate trade.

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Each state did not have the power to regulate trade.

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They wanted to be free from any kind of rule.

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They wanted to be free from any kind of rule.

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They felt betrayed by England and wanted a less strict government

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They felt betrayed by England and wanted a less strict government