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The 26 pages that link to Articles of Confederation, each with the reason it gives.

• Constitution of the United StatesCompared with: Its weak central government shaped the case for replacing it with the Constitution.

• United StatesCompared with: Its weak central government preceded the stronger federal system established by the Constitution.

• United States CongressCompared with: Its weaknesses prompted the Constitutional Convention to design a stronger legislature.

• James MadisonCompared with: Madison’s criticism of the Confederation government helped motivate his proposals for a stronger union.

• Alexander HamiltonCompared with: Hamilton’s financial proposals addressed weaknesses in the confederation’s limited fiscal authority.

• President of the United StatesCompared with: Its lack of a separate, powerful executive shaped the case for creating the presidency.

• The Federalist PapersCompared with: The essays defend replacing this framework with a stronger national government.

• Whiskey RebellionCompared with: Its weak central government contrasts with the taxing power contested in the rebellion.

• Constitutional ConventionCompared with: Its weak central government prompted delegates to consider a new framework.

• Daniel ShaysCompared with: The rebellion exposed how difficult it was for the Confederation Congress to assist Massachusetts.

• Federal government of the United StatesCompared with: Its weak central authority prompted demands for a stronger national government.