Strengths: Unifying the States: The Articles provided a framework for the thirteen states to cooperate during and after the American Revolution., Land Ordinance of 1785: The Articles established a method for surveying and selling western lands, promoting westward expansion., Northwest Ordinance of 1787: Set a process for admitting new states to the Union and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory., Peace Treaty: The Articles facilitated the negotiation and signing of the Treaty of Paris (1783), officially ending the Revolutionary War., Governmental Experience: The Articles allowed the states to gain experience in self-governance before the adoption of the Constitution., Weaknesses: No Central Authority: Lacked a strong central government, rendering the Congress unable to enforce laws or collect taxes., No Executive or Judiciary: Absence of an executive branch and a national judiciary weakened the ability to enforce laws and settle disputes., No Power to Tax: Congress could request states to contribute funds, but it lacked the power to levy taxes directly, leading to financial instability., No Standing Army: The lack of a standing army made it difficult to defend against external threats and maintain internal order., No Regulation of Commerce: States could impose tariffs and hinder interstate trade, creating economic conflicts among the states., Unanimous Amendment Requirement: Amendments to the Articles required unanimous consent, making it nearly impossible to adapt to changing circumstances., No National Currency: Each state could issue its own currency, leading to economic chaos and difficulties in trade., Ineffective Diplomacy: Struggled to negotiate with foreign powers and often appeared weak on the international stage., Shay's Rebellion: The inability of the central government to respond effectively to this uprising highlighted the weaknesses in the Articles and the need for a stronger national government.,

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