Articles of Confederation

Wondering what were the exact Articles of Confederation? On this page, you will find not only the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation but also the exact problems that existed and were the reason behind the changes. It is said that though there were some weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, it also had some advantages and some strengths. To know about all these and much more, read the articles below.
  • Articles of Confederation Summary
    A summary of the Articles of Confederation which will not just help you get a better understanding of this agreement, and also help you differentiate its guidelines from those of the Constitution.
  • What were the Articles of Confederation
    Before the US Constitution came into the picture, the functioning of Federal government was based on the guidelines stipulated in the 'Articles of Confederation'. However, this agreement had certain flaws which put it under the scanner, and eventually resulted in it being replaced by the Constitution.
  • Articles of Confederation Strengths
    In the following article we will stress on Articles of Confederation strengths in a bid to highlight the fact that even though this first constitution of the United States was known more for its weaknesses, it had some strengths as well.
  • Articles of Confederation Vs. Constitution
    Going through the Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution comparison given below will help you understand how the two differed from each other. Continue reading for more information on the differences between the Articles and the Constitution.
  • Problems With the Articles of Confederation
    There did exist quite a few problems with the 'Articles of Confederation' which was ratified in March 1781, and these very problems prompted the people of the United States to replace it with the new US Constitution in 1787. Continue reading for more information on these problems...
  • Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
    In the following article we will have a detailed look at some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which paved way for the present Constitution of the United States in 1787.