The United States Constitution is arguably one of the most important documents in the United State’s history. It provided a stable foundation upon which to build the country’s government. However‚ it does not stop there. The Constitution solidified the inalienable rights of the American people and united a nation that was on the brink of destruction. During the Revolutionary War‚ the americas were working under a makeshift constitution called‚ “The Articles of Confederation”. In few words the articles
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the Articles of Confederation From their landing in the New World in the early 1600s‚ the British subjects‚ or colonists‚ were under the rule of the British King. Some colonies had more power with their own legislatures‚ but the British King and/or Parliament always had the final rule. Some of the British Kings tended to be more lenient than others‚ but when the Restoration occurred in 1660‚ Charles II was restored to power in England and he planned on ruling with a complete monarchy. This would
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The Articles of Confederation from 1781 to 1789 did not provide the United States with an effective form of government because of its problems in terms of domestic policy‚ foreign policy‚ and economics. Domestic policy‚ or the set of decisions that a government makes relating to things that directly affect the people in its own country‚ was not adequate enough to solve strife between states. The Articles stated that state legislatures chose representatives for the house‚ rather than the people themselves
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him up” –Ms. Bailey. Poverty in the United States tends to conjure up images of homeless people living under bridges‚ people with signs begging street corners‚ and soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Throughout history‚ poverty has been a pervasive issue in the United States; it is an issue that has managed to survive despite government’s the countless efforts to eradicate it. As a result‚ it has spread and affects a wide array of people in the United States. Regardless of poverty’s wide reach‚
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The Articles of Confederation The United States of America had just recently gained independence from the British Empire and was now looking for a new form of government to help support their want for a new and fairer life. The Articles of Confederation provided the thirteen colonies with a new basic government and had many policies that also included items such as foreign policy and economics. They decided to create a new set of laws that congress would follow that would limit their power so they
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DBQ Even though the Articles of Confederation did have some achievements like bringing peace and unity‚ they were more ineffective than effective for providing a stable government for the United States. The Articles of Confederation were ineffective for these reasons. First‚ The Articles of Confederation did not allow Congress to impose a tax‚ so this prevented the new nation of the United States of America to have a strong economic system. Second‚ The Articles of Confederation prevented the Chief
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Weaknesses: Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. With backlash from nine out of thirteen states‚ the Articles of Confederation were unable to seek approval by all and called for a ratification. Despite the multiple weaknesses‚ it organized a record of achievement. With some strengths‚ the Articles of Confederation led to the Constitution. There were many weaknesses as per the ratification of the Articles of Confederation
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national government under the Articles of Confederation had very little power and most power was held by the individual states. Eventually‚ the weakness of the national government under the Articles led to their replacement with the current US Constitution. This goes to show the difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. There were many problems under the Articles and much was left out that it caused problems. The government under the Articles of Confederation had a Unicameral
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The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced because it was created to keep the states independent from a national government. In the Articles of Confederation it stated "Its sovereignty‚ freedom‚ and independence‚ and every power‚ jurisdiction‚ and right . . . not . . . expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled." It was created to pretty much let the states stay as independent as possible and keep a National government weak. The only thing was to make sure that security
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History came when the people of this country demanded change from the failures of the articles of Confederation. In modern times‚ Americans debate the issues of national or individual rights‚ and whether the constitution has address our concerns. Currently‚ I feel the constitution addresses national rights but not individual rights. One failure of the Articles of Confederation was that power was only given to central government. The money that produced within the articles didn’t hold the value and brought
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