Articles of Confederation

Question 1

Definiton

Answer 1

Constitution ratification

Question 2

Why did it fail?

Answer 2

1. No foreign affairs 2. not being able to deal with internal & external threats 3. no judicial branch/national courts 4. no power to enforce laws

Question 3

main idea

Answer 3

weak central government which would lead to more power with the states

Question 4

Strengths

Answer 4

1. states kept their power and independence 2. no overly powerful government pushing everyone around 3. able to create a military