Alist of the weaknesses of the new government under the articles of confederation (taxation, printing money, click on people in the picture or read text version at bottom of p. 2)

The weaknesses are:
- There is only one vote per state
- Each state has its own tax for the trade and commerce
- Revenue comes from states. National Government cannot impose a tax
- Taxation cannot be enforced in states 
- There is no national army or navy
- There are no national courts
- Each state has its own money
- There is no solid leader
- No action can be taken against border disputes
- Changes in articles require a longer time