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Well, this is where I must leave. I hoped you enjoyed my time... Till next time!

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I was the first attempt at a national government, but I didn't last long... I created a nation of 13 states, but they weren't held together very close. I was created purposely for a weak central government. The congress was a small room of men with one delegate from each "state". Congress couldn't levy taxes, or get states to pay federal taxes, so they couldn't pay back the countries they borrowed money from. These led to huge economic debts, and so they started to tax farmers. This led to the uprising called Shays Rebellion. But thats another story, and we're only focusing on me. To change me, congress needed consent from everyone, but not everyone wanted to change me. This eventually came as too much of an issue for the United States. So congress decided to draft my cousin The Constitution.

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This guy needs some ice cream and 80's romance comedies...

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What Were the Articles of Confederation? | History

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Last one, I promise!

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Look at me! Don't I look glorious?

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My weaknesses didn't help the government become as strong as it should've been. If they could have changed me, I think they should have built more that one branch of government. A president would have been beneficial too, in serving as one leader instead of 13.

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My strengths helped America create a paper money system, and a small solution to fix the war debt that was left. Also they helped keep peace, and keep one state or more from over ruling another state. These kept America sane, and calm. But the weaknesses created more of an impact.

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I had some weaknesses though, such as only one branch of Government, and I didn't create a president or national court system, congress couldn't levy taxes, no power to regulate trade, state government was stronger than the national government, approval of 9 states was needed to enact laws, and all 13 states needed to agree to amend or change me. Also states voluntarily could pay federal taxes, which obviously they did not.

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Some people liked me, and some didn't. They thought I didn't have enough strengths. Some of my strengths were I could settle conflicts, issue coins, borrow money, make treaties, I created limited power, declare war, and I could conduct foreign policy and end revolution.

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Under me, Congress would become the single branch of the Government (which is now known as the Legislative Branch). It also limited powers in order to protect the liberties of people. I was officially ratified in March of 1781.

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Once they gained their independence, the Second Continental Congress came together to create a national Government. Each state sent in one representative to discuss and draft me.

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Hello, Im the Articles of Confederation. I was created after the Colonists gained their independence from Great Britan!