Discuss 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how it led to a new Constitution. (4 points) make it super short and small

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  1. Weak Central Government: The Articles granted limited powers to the federal government, making it difficult to enforce laws and collect taxes, leading to economic instability.

  2. No Executive Branch: There was no executive authority to implement laws or manage conflicts between states, resulting in inefficiency and disorganization.

  3. Unanimous Approval for Amendments: All thirteen states had to agree to amend the Articles, making it nearly impossible to adapt or improve the government structure, stifling necessary reforms.

These weaknesses prompted the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to create a stronger federal government, leading to the U.S. Constitution.