AP Government and Politics The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781 and replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789. They established a weak national government that left most power with the states. Below is a detailed breakdown of their key features, strengths, weaknesses, and why they were ultimately replaced.
Dive into the fascinating history of the Articles of Confederation in our latest video, "Articles of Confederation." Ratified in 1781, these first governing documents set the stage for the birth of the United States but ultimately proved too weak for a growing nation. Explore their key features, including a unicameral legislature, limited national powers, and the significant challenges they faced. Discover how economic instability, Shays' Rebellion, and the need for a stronger federal structure led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Join us as we break down the strengths and weaknesses of this pivotal moment in American history!
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00:00:00 Introduction to the Articles of Confederation
00:00:22 Background and Key Features
00:00:49 Unicameral Legislature
00:01:09 State Sovereignty
00:01:23 Limited National Powers
00:01:57 No National Executive and Strengths
00:02:08 Strengths of the Articles
00:02:42 Weaknesses of the Articles
00:03:07 Economic Problems
00:03:23 No Military Power
00:03:47 Difficult to Amend
00:03:58 Why the Articles Were Replaced
00:04:13 The New U.S. Constitution
00:04:38 Conclusion
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