Part one of term paper
The Articles of the Confederation were stepping stones leading toward the downfall of the newly forming country. In a time of rapid growth, distrust was soiling our infant land. The Articles were just another hurdle that the people had to conquer before achieving the perfect government system. The was the first constitution of the Unit ...

Part two of term paper
... distrust of the central authority. This jealousy then led to the emasculation of the document. As adopted, the articles provided only for a "firm league of friendship" in which each of the 13 states expressly held "its sovereignty, freedom, and independence." The People of each state were given equal privileges and rights, freedom of movement was guaranteed, and procedures for the trials of accused criminals were outlined. The articles established a national legislature called the C ...