Articles of Confederation
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- National Gov't could declare war and make peace.
- Allowed formation of new states.
- First US constitution.
- Congress manage Native American affairs.
Disadvantages
- National Gov't didn't have the power to tax.
- National Gov't didn't have the power to enforce laws.
- Each States issued its own currency.
- States could tax merchandise coming from other states.
- Lack of leadership roles in congress.
- No national army or navy.
- Weak central Gov't due to the fear of an Iron clad hold like Britain's gov't.