Critics of the Articles of Confederation argued that it was far too "weak" in the sense that it didn't give the federal government enough power over the states. This became especially evident after Shays' Rebellion, which proved very difficult to put down.
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Yes. The British army had years of experience and had adequate uniforms, weapons, etc. The Continental Army were, as a whole, ill-trained and ill-equipped. Many didn't know how to properly serve in the military.
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The first one is the answer
The Civil War or like the South's wealth (plantations)
