Why were the Articles of Confederation necessary for the new nation?
The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
What did the Articles of Confederation do well?
Government successfully waged a war for independence against the British. Government negotiated an end to the American Revolution in the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783. Government granted the free inhabitants of each state “all the privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several states.”
What impact did the Articles of Confederation have on the economy of the new nation?
The Articles established a weak central government and placed most powers in the hands of the states. Under the Articles, the US economy faltered, since the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws or regulate commerce.
What was the pros and cons of the Articles of Confederation?
Terms in this set (6)
- States kept their power and independence. Pro.
- No overly powerful government bossing everyone around. Pro.
- Colonists were able to create their own military. Pro.
- Congress could not enforce laws. Con.
- Could not collect taxes. Con.
- Every state had to agree to change articles. Con.
What are the pros of Confederation?
Confederation would create new markets, make the railway companies more profitable and help people enter the territory to settle land in the West. Confederation would allow better military protection against the Americans and others.
What are two advantages of a confederation?
List of Pros of Confederacy
- Strong Units or States. A confederacy is a united body of provincial units or individual states.
- Decentralized Form of Power. In contrast to the unitary government form, the confederacy has the states to act as the decision-making body.
- Having a Sense of Sovereignty.
- Cooperative Power.