There are major differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.

The Articles of Confederation had been in effect sine 1781. They established what could be referred to as a "league of friendship" and a quasi-constitution for the states that were sovereign and independent subsequent to the American Revolution. Those articles appeared to be "woefully inadequate" to James Madison. Madison believed that the central government had little power, while the states had considerable power. The central government was not able to tax, or set commercial power, nor could a war effort be effectively supported. It did not have the power to

settle disputes between the states. The central government was considerably weak in all aspects in light of the Articles of Confederation.

Something had to be done about this before a great economic disaster occurred. Congress attempted to function with a t

The Constitution was a compromise. In order to accomplish some things, others had to be forfeited. No one person or state or party should be unwilling to compromise for the good of all

Yes, I agree that something had to be done about the Articles of Confederation, but as a new and growing nation, it was likely to experience growing pains. Some power is good for

This nation is the best one in the world, although it is not without fault. The Constitution is a document that many men toiled over for a considerable time period in order to be as just

James Madison felt that something had to be done quickly, and he opined that there should be a strong central government so that order and stability could be provided to the nation. The

Had I been alive in the year the Constitution was submitted to the states, I can honestly say that I would have supported the ratification of the Constitution. However, if I had known what I

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