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Discover the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in economics, diplomacy, and politics. Learn about financial struggles, foreign policy issues, and the challenges of governing a decentralized system. Explore the impact of the Articles on the formation of a strong constitution.
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What can we conclude about the Articles? (Econ) Congress unable to address inflation, debt States circulating depreciated currency Soldiers and loaners not paid Issues between the states Tariffs and other restrictions on each other High debt Lowers domestic; increases foreign
What can we conclude about the Articles? (Diplomatic) Weak foreign policy Couldn’t pay debt to GB, so GB in American forts Also, GB upset b/c mistreatment of Loyalists GB floods American markets Can’t get GB to let us trade with the West Indies Pirates of North Africa (had protection under GB) Spain close Miss. River in 1784 hurt Kentucky and Tenn. Farmers use New Orleans port Strong foreign policy French Alliance Treaty of Paris Commercial treaties with French and Dutch
What can we conclude about the Articles? (Political) The Articles helped lead to a federation: Showed union and held the States together – until time ready for establishment of a strong constitution by peaceful methods Still, decentralized govt weak Handled western lands well Vulnerable to revolutionary challenges Newburgh + Shays