Answer:
many European nations attempted to accumulate the largest possible share of that wealth by maximizing their exports and by limiting their imports via tariffs
Whitney's invention made upland short cotton into a profitable crop, which strengthened the economic foundation of slavery in the United States.
Despite the social and economic impact of his invention, Whitney lost many profits in legal battles over patent infringement for the cotton gin. Thereafter, he turned his attention into securing contracts with the government in the manufacture of muskets for the newly formed United States Army. He continued making arms and inventing until his death in 1825.
Weakness
1. No taxes
2. No national military
3. State tarrifs
Strengths
1. No high ruler
2. Congress was the most powerful
3. Any Canadian was allowed into the Union
Significance of the Northwest Ordinance
Allowed territories to enter the Union