Question

Which important event led directly to the realization that the Articles of Confederation was a failing governing document and needed to be changed?

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation failed because

• It provided a weak national government
• Gave congress no power to tax or regulate commerce (trade) among the states
• Provided for no common currency (money)
• Gave each state in congress only one vote regardless of size
• Provided for no executive or judicial branches .