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This paper explains that the Articles of Confederation allowed states the ability to create their own laws and govern citizens prior to the ratification of the constitution. The paper also discusses the weakness of such a system, pointing out that under it federal authority was very weak and failed to unify the states, regulate taxation or control commerce. In the years previous to the ratification of the US Constitution, the country was experiencing rebellion and the growing tensions and unrest in the states was creating a sense that the nation would experience destruction if action were not taken. The paper further explains that because of these conditions, the concept of altering the framework for the nation was proposed and supported by federalists who were all of the wealthiest Americans. These individuals contended that there had to be strong federal government that would serve as a universal body over the states and control how the nation functioned economically, militarily and through law.

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