The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power<span>. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.</span>
The best mood to describe the world when the cold war has ended is optimistic.
Optimistic for a new future without war, to live free, make decisions and see the world.
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The main way in which Japan responded to the US embargo and freeze on assets was that it "refused to back down on its <span>stance in Indochina; it prepared for an attack on the US" which was one cause of Pearl Harbor. </span>
<span>The law was included because of their various beliefs of the church.</span>
