The Articles of Confederation were replaced because they made the national government too weak. The Articles created a loose confederation of states with a very limited central government, which struggled to address various economic and political issues. This weakness led to problems such as the inability to levy taxes, regulate commerce, or maintain a standing army, ultimately resulting in calls for a stronger federal government and the creation of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced?
They limited the power of state governments.
They gave too much power to the national government.
They made the national government too weak.
They were too difficult to understand.
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