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Fragile Foundations: Articles of Confederation Weaknesses

Explore the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation, the initial attempt to establish a national government in the United States. Discover how its flaws led to the call for a stronger centralized authority and shaped American governmental evolution.

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Fragile Foundations: Articles of Confederation Weaknesses

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  1. Section 3 Articles of Confederation Chapter 2 Origins of American Government

  2. Articles of Confederation Main Idea The states’ first attempt to build a national government, the Articles of Confederation, proved too weak to last.

  3. Articles of Confederation • Focus Questions • How was the first national government organized under the Articles of Confederation? • What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? • What events convinced some American leaders that a stronger national government was needed?

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