The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government, limiting its ability to impose taxes or regulate commerce, which hindered effective responses to economic issues like those seen in Shays' Rebellion. States retained significant autonomy, leading to varied economic policies and practices that exacerbated problems rather than resolving them. The lack of a strong federal authority meant that issues such as economic depression and civil unrest could not be adequately addressed, highlighting the Articles' inadequacies. This ultimately led to calls for a stronger federal government and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
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