The primary reason for rapid growth of labor unions in the late 1800s was the Industrial Revolution, since this led to massive amounts of factory labor that was often dangerous for the workers involved, who had practically no rights under federal law.
The Union Pacific and the Central Pacific.
The weaknesses are:
- There is only one vote per state
- Each state has its own tax for the trade and commerce
- Revenue comes from states. National Government cannot impose a tax
- Taxation cannot be enforced in states
- There is no national army or navy
- There are no national courts
- Each state has its own money
- There is no solid leader
- No action can be taken against border disputes
- Changes in articles require a longer time