The Articles of Confederation were unsuccessful because they lacked a strong unitary structure for the United States. The writers feared the power of a strong federal government. In order to prevent strong federal control, the states were privileged as the arbiters of government in the new nation. The supremacy of the states limited the power of the federal government. These limitations proved problematic in constructing a strong nation in the post- revolutionary period.
The Japanese New Year (正月 Shōgatsu) is an annual festival with its own customs.
<span>Hmph..cutting off the colonies trade with other countries, taxing the colonists without their consent, and ignoring their petitions..
Love, grace..-
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