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Articles of Confederation
Analyze the degree to which the Articles provided an effective form of government with respect to any two of the following: Foreign Relations, Economic Conditions, or Western Lands
In 1777, the states enacted the Articles of Confederation to preserve democracy and prevent tyranny from those who sought to centralize power. But in their efforts to keep their independence, the states created a weak central go ....
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.... on farms and ill advised loans to certain small groups, the antithesis of republicanism. As Arthur Schlesinger Jr. stated the Articles were to impotent to govern. Lastly, no judicial system was provided for to enforce laws and therefore allowed for insurrections such as Shays Rebellion. In addition, to pass legislation required a unanimous consent and more than not a single dissenting vote prevented the ratification of strong economic bills. Overall, the Articles were in ....
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