This statement is true that under the “Articles of Confederation”, the national government could control the trade affairs of the different states. The article of constitution into force on 15 November, 1777 and later sent to state for corrections. The Article of Constitution had many strength points which are as follows;
Strengths of the article of confederation;
1. Had the power to manage Native Indian affairs
2. It had the power to pass laws that affected all states
3. It can passed the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
4. In control of the Department of Postal Service
5. Could coin money