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What were the reasons why the Articles of Confederation failed in 1787? What was the issue with respect to representation in Congress? Why was this issue so contentious?
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What were the reasons why the Articles of Confederation failed in 1787? What was the issue with respect to representation in Congress? Why was this issue so contentious?

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Each state only had on vote in congress, regardless of the size, congress did not have the power to tax. Congress needed at least 9 to 13 states to pass any law and the central government was very weak
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