Examine the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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Griffin Chavez

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18 July, 17:47

Examine the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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Raina Keith · Answer 1

The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.

Holly Hanson · Answer 2

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The Articles of Confederation was a good document but it was weak. The people could not repay the debts that that they had borrowed.