Progressive did and still do tend to view the role of government as "taking an active role in the
<span> economy and society." They believe government interventions are in general a good thing. </span>
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The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.
