1781-1787: An Adequate Form Of Government

During the period 1781-1787, it was depicted as the “critical period.” In other words, the United States of America was in the verge never becoming the country we know today. The chief issues emerged from the Articles of Confederation which is the original constitution of the US that was ratified in 1781. It is tempting to ponder after the war with Great Britain; the thirteen colonies were lived happily ever after, thus led to United States of America. Nonetheless, the thirteen colonies was a “hot mess.” Economy was filled with national debt, inflation as states fought over boarders. In addition, civil discord was continuous. The Articles of Confederation was an inadequate form of government because there was an unproportioned balance of powers in …show more content…
There needs to be a core that is the foundation and more powerful than its components. The concern with Articles of Confederation was simply extensive power was given to state otherwise the founding fathers could not firmly control the colonies. The national government could only declare war make treaties, settle disputes, and if people have souls than request or petition money. Taxes are fundamental in the function of an effective government. Moreover, national government cannot impose tax, national court system. Executive branch, power to regulate trade, and 9 out of 13 state vote must be present to pass a law. State neglecting the law of giving taxes to national government was not surprising. After all, the colonies just fought a war that started with taxes. It would be ridiculous to go back that nightmare after the colonies fought so hard to win the war. One can even think that domestic issues was unity. Everybody competed for each other rather than the country and colonies fought over boarders since there were only thirteen. It is inadequate for central government presenting itself with less importance and power than its