The Articles of Confederation (1781) was the original Constitution before being replaced in 1789. The Articles of Confederation favored power to the states. The Articles of Confederation was all created by the 13 States soon after the American Revolution. Obviously, the Articles did not turn out successful. For example, it did not have any sort of national court or executive branch. Each state had there own form of currency. If a amendment wanted to be passed, ALL 13 colonies had to agree
