Name three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 1

What a unique question that I haven't heard discussed. Since it ended up being such a success, most people don't consider the proceedings with weaknesses...but there were elements that some people took issue with. One: The proceedings were held in secret. Windows were papered over so people couldn't even see what was going on. The rooms were hot with lots of flies busily roaming. Two: The U.S. Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights.

The Federalists had their hands full in trying to get the U.S. Constitution ratified, so they felt the Constitution should be ratified and then amend it with a bill of rights. The two big states leaders in Virginia and New York were determined to defeat the Constitution. Another Federalist position was: All rights not defined in the Constitution then remain with the states and the people. They were concerned that if you start naming these rights, then it worked in reverse - that you would only have the rights that were listed...it was solved when Amendment #9 was added:

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Also, Amendment #10 was included: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

This addressed the concerns of the Federalists and the anti-Federalists. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1789 and sent to the states for ratification which was ratified by the states in 1791.

Third issue: The Convention set up a subcommittee to investigate how to create a new economic/commerce system. It got too complicated, so they decided to remove that objective and wait until the new Congress was initiated in March of 1789. Fortunately, they turned to Alexander Hamilton who became President Washington's Secretary of the Treasury...He produced 5 major reports that changed the direction of the U.S. from bankrupt to thriving!

Answer 2

didnt have a good economy, different laws, and unequal treatment.

Answer 3

1 they did not have a quart system.

2 they did not have a Confederate army.

3 they did not have a legislative branch.