The Messy Articles of Confederation | Power and Politics in US Government 4 of 30 | Study Hall

Before we had the Constitution, we had the Articles of Confederation. This first attempt at a governing framework for the United States gave us a purposely weak national government while the states held the real power. In today’s video, we’ll dive into the problems that arose from this system, discuss how the Constitution fixed a lot of these issues, and look at some contemporary examples of how centralized power and interstate cohesion is vital to having a strong country. __________________________________________________________________________ Want to get a head start on college and start earning credit now? Now you can take top-tier college courses with Study Hall! Study Hall videos are available to watch at no cost, and first-year courses are $25 to sign-up and begin coursework. Once you're satisfied with your grade, receive credit for only $400. https://link.gostudyhall.com/gov Follow us on social media! Twitter:   / gostudyhall   Instagram:   / gostudyhall   Facebook:   / gostudyhall   __________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:56 - Collective dilemmas among the states + Failures of the Articles of Confederation 5:41 - Creating a stronger government through the US constitution 7:30 - Contemporary example of state vs. federal power struggle 10:04 - Conclusion __________________________________________________________________________ #StudyHall #USGovernment #USPolitics #APGovernment SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12...