The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the US, it lasted from 1776 until 1789, established a weak central government and gave most of the powers to the states.

Under the Articles of Confederation economy of US stumble as the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws and regulate commerce.

Shays rebellion also revealed its weakness of federal government as it was unable to finance the troops. It was a rebellion of Revolutionary War veterans. The rebellion was finally put down by a privately funded local militia and Massachusetts State militia as the federal government was unable quell it.

Shays rebellion and lack of powers of central government revealed the weakness and the widely held view was to amend the constitution and reform the government.

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3 years ago

Which is the only new state added to the union in the early 1800s that is not located on the west side of the appalachian mounta

Vika [28.1K]

<span>The only state added after 1800 that is east of the Appalachians was Florida. It was added in 1845, due to the numerous Indian problems, poor soil and the fact it wasn't a territory until 1822.</span>

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3 years ago

The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were important because they __________________. a. destroyed the entire Brioche army. b. ga

ludmilkaskok [199]

The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were important because they B) gave the Patriots confidence that victory was possible.

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3 years ago

What is democratisation ​

What is democratisation