What were the powers of government under the Articles of Confederation?

Outline the major philosophical themes of the U.S. Constitution and the Articles of Confederation. 
September 8, 2019
How did the British colonists evolve from good citizens to revolutionaries who could compose and back something as special as the Declaration of Independence?
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What were the powers of government under the Articles of Confederation?

Question Description

“Perhaps the greatest service rendered by the Articles of Confederation was the impetus its shortcomings gave to those who favored a strong central government.”

Support or attack this statement by comparing the Articles of Confederation with the ratified U.S. Constitution.

  • What were the powers of government under the Articles of Confederation?
  • What were the weaknesses?
  • How did the finished U.S. Constitution address the weaknesses?
  • What new powers/features were added?

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