Articles of Confederation
The Pros and Cons of the Articles of Confederation
Pros of the Articles of Confederation
- They were a outline for future governments.
- United the 13 colonies.
- No longer had tyrant rulers.
- Created a army for the colonies.
Cons of the Articles of Confederation
- Couldn't tax states.
- Had no balance of power.
- Couldn't enforce their laws.
- Central government didn't have enough power.