Articles of Confederation (nov 15, 1777 – may 1, 1789)

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Strengths:
-Land Ordinance 1785
-Northwest Ordinance 1787: this set up process to make states (reduces internal fighting)
-Can sign treatiies

Weaknesses:
-No money (no taxes)
-Unanimity for amendments
-9/13 states required to pass law in Congress
-No court system
-No exec branch
-"Firm league of friendship"

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