Question

What was the main concern with john dickerson's first draft of the articles of confederation

Answer 1

The main concern with John Dickerson's first draft of the articles of confederation is that it made the federal/central government weak and incapable of enforcing significant laws; this was possible because the first draft put too much authority and power in the hands of state governments.

Answer 2

The correct answer is much power in the state governments.

John Dickinson was the delegate from Delaware, was the lead writer. Dickinson's draft of the Articles of Confederation was released in the new country under the name "United States of America." After considerable debate and amendment, Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation on November 15, 1777. Under these articles, each state is retained "all power... Or is not, by that confederation, expressly delegated to the United States.