What fundemental problem did Noah Webster see in the articles of confederation?

Question

A. the states would always work in their own self intrest even if it ment to harm the nation
B. the central government would always favor larger states over smaller ones
C. that the small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states
D. that the states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing

Answer 1

The fundamental problem that Noah Webster saw in the Articles of Confederation was primarily A. the states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant to harm the nation. Webster and other Founding Fathers believed that the Articles created a weak central government and encouraged states to prioritize their own interests over the collective good of the nation, which could lead to conflicts and ineffectiveness in governing.