Division among American colonies forms after the Revolutionary War because Britain is no longer the focus as an enemy.  Under the Articles of the Confederation, governance is based on state legislature.

it talks about whether the Articles of Confederation were an effective form of government or not.

Essay attempts to answer the question, "To what extent were the Articles of Confederation successful?"

Essay provides a description of the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles of Confederation suffered from numerous weaknesses, particularly its limitations on the national government and Congress' influence over the state legislatures. The Philadelphia Convention, convened only to propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation, instead developed the Constitution, which remains in place today as the basis of the U.S. government.

Though it can be argued that the Articles of Confederation provided a framework for the American Constitution, the Articles' flaws proceeded to tear the country apart. Alden T. Vaughan's essay "Shays Rebellion" covers a major event that led the federal government into creating a newly revised Constitution, as the flaws of the Articles proved to be predominant over its successes.

Points out weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. Explains how the U.S. Constitution strengthened them. Answers the question if weak government is best for the preservation of democracy.

The Articles of Confederation were written as a constitution for the newly independent America after the country was freed from Great Britain in the 18th century. This essay explores its purpose, its flaws, and its influence on early American government.

Essay consists of a discussion of the Articles of Confederation.

In 1777, the Continental Congress created the Confederate government, defined in the Articles of Confederation. The structure was comprised of two-levels of governing powers: state and national. Economic, social, and political problems led to the Confederate's ultimate failure.

Essay explains the effects of the Articles of Confederation on the nation.

The Articles of Confederation laid the groundwork for what our national government would become. The Articles however, were not very effective with respect to economic conditions or foreign relations.

Discusses the Articles of Confederation and its effectiveness in providing the United States with a stable government from 1781 to 1789.

From 1781 to 1789, the United States underwent an unstable era due to war debts, foreign threats, and internal dismay under the Articles of Confederation. The debts left by the Revolution initiated an ongoing series of crises and contributed significantly to the economic depression. European countries, especially Britain and Spain, looked to take advantage of the United States under its almost powerless government.

The Articles of Confederation, which preceded the framing of the U.S. Constitution, created an ineffective government. While the Articles did protect the minority effectively, it left the federal government with little power even to support itself.

Essay provides a discussion regarding the Articles of the Confederation.

An overview of the intended purpose of the Articles of Confederation, the first document under which the United States exercised self-governance.