The Achilles Heel of Early American Governance: Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
Words: 681 2938When the American colonies broke away from British rule, they faced not only the challenge of a new nation’s birth but also the daunting task of creating a government that could sustain it. The Articles of Confederation, America’s first constitution, was crafted with this aim but ultimately fell short in several critical areas. Here, we examine the intrinsic weaknesses of the Articles that led to the eventual adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The Articles of Confederation were ratified in 1781, […]