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Articles of confederation

Articles of Confederation Vs. Constitution
Articles of Confederation Vs. The Constitution
As everyone knows the Articles of Confederation were very unsuccessful. The
purpose was actually to establish a “firm league of friendship” among states. However
what it actually did was cause more problems between the states. As response to the
constant bickering, a group of delegates planned to ratify the Articles. In turn, they
actually created the Constitution.
On March 1, 1781, the Articles of Confederation were created. This document’s
purpose was to provide equality among states. The Congress, however, was said to be
powerless to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive to
enforce acts of Con...

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