The Articles of Confederation was the first government established to run the United States. However, it failed to do so in a number of areas. Under The Articles of Confederation, each state had its own currency. This caused problems because each time someone crossed over into another state, they had to change their currency. This made it difficult to conduct business from state to state. When people purchased goods from other states, they had to …showed first 75 words of 262 total…

…showed last 75 words of 262 total…and supporting armies, providing and maintaining a navy, and designating the President of the United States as the commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. The Federal Government now has the right to organize, arm, and discipline the militia. The Constitution has enabled us to become a super power in the world today. Had we continued to exist under The Articles of Confederation, it is doubtful that The United States would have achieved this status.