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List the strength and weakness of article of confederation please help

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Strengths-

The Government signed a treaty of alliance with France in 1778.

The Government successfully waged a war for independence against the British.

The Government negotiated an end to the American Revolution in the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783.

The Government established the Departments of Foreign Affairs, War, Marine, and Treasury.

Weaknesses-

Congress had no power to coin money, therefore each state developed its own currency.

Congress was unable to regulate interstate and foreign commerce; some states refused to pay for goods they

purchased from abroad.

Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit.

No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens.

No executive branch was established to enforce laws.

Amendments could be added only with the approval

of all 13 states.

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