The Articles of Confederation<span> framed a governmental structure in which the federal government was relatively weak. ... Under the </span>Articles of Confederation<span> the War for Independence was won, the peace treaty, was negotiated with England and the Northwest Ordinance, was passed.</span>
In U.S there was a lot more land available at the time and many people were looking for a fresh start. Many people were looking to expand trades and business. In the city many places offered unskilled workers opportunities for a steady job.