A main failing of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation was its

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failure to allow the United States to increase.

inability to allow the United States to conduct foreign relations.

failure to regulate trade among the states.

inability to defend Texas from being taken over by Mexico.

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Junior Pruitt

16 January, 09:58

A main failing of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation was its

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failure to allow the United States to increase.

inability to allow the United States to conduct foreign relations.

failure to regulate trade among the states.

inability to defend Texas from being taken over by Mexico.

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failure to regulate trade among the states

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The articles of confederation was the first constitution of US. It was drafted to hold the union together and make a stronger economy.

The were many weaknesses in the articles of confederation as it granted very few powers to the central government, it could pass laws but it had no authority to enforce them without the support of states. The continental congress could neither levy taxes nor regulate trade. The authors didn't want to give congress the power to regulate trade and dictate the states what to manufacture or buy, It was due to the bad experiences they had under the British rule when their production and trade was restricted. There was no provision for the federal court system and amending it was very difficult.