Topic 04 Study Guide

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• Cons Not united Are each esentially their own country If Britain tries to fight them, they will not be able to defend themselves.
• States were similar to colonial structure Had to be a white male property owner over 21 in order to vote. Some northern states allowed African Americans to vote

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• Strengths Weak alliance between states  Congress could coin money and operate post officesforeign affairs TreatiesAllowed states to make their own decisionIt prevented the government from having too much power 
• Weaknesses Each State had different currencies  Nine states had to approve  a law before it was passedEach state got one delegate no matter the sizeCongress could not decare war Appointed military officers No PresidentCould not regulate tradeCongress could not impose taxesCongress had to borrow money from statesNo system of courts