Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation The years 1781 to 1789, the years known as the "Critical period" were the reign of the Articles of Confederation... were those years a highlight in American history, or a time that is best to be forgotten? The argument can go either way it really depends on how you look at it. The question is; were the Articles an effective system of government? Well, while something might not be …showed first 75 words of 890 total…

…showed last 75 words of 890 total…power, and it did have to be replaced with Federalism. Think not of it as effective or failing but in this light, if it didn't do so well back in the beginning it wouldn't be the same country we all live in today. The time period that known as the Critical period was indeed critical and the Articles of Confederations were a necessary step forward to the government we have and the country we love.