The Articles of Confederation

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Confederation

States could regulate trade, taxes, and create their own laws.

The Articles of Confederation provided a framework for a national bank that would fund the loyalist during the war.

The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government for the colonies to rely on during the war.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created a treaty with Native American tribes.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created a national bank for the territories to rely on funding and financial aid.

The Articles of Confederation assisted in national issues by promoting cooperation among states and managing defense.

The Federal government was funded by foreign loans and investments that often became delinquent.

It did not provide a clear system for electing representatives and had no power to interpret laws.

It prevented any form of legal disputes from being resolved without intervention from the executive branch.

Interstate trade was regulated by a strong federal government that provided many challenges for the states.

All states agreed on uniform trade laws, that would prevent disputes but got overruled by the Federal government.

The U.S. lacked a strong central government that enforces treaties, pay debts, or provide international regulations.

The Articles of Confederation did not have effective foreign relations because of wars that created harsh international relationships.

The U.S. had no alliances or bargaining power and lacked support from states that didn't want to promote economic prosperity.

The U.S. was recognized as a global power under the Articles of Confederation and unable to gain support from countries who felt inferior and afraid of becoming economically dependent on the U.S.