The articles of confederation were America’s first constitution

The articles of confederation were America’s first constitution. It was ratified in 1777 by congress due to the Revolutionary war that occurred beforehand. They needed to form a new government among the 13 states that would satisfy the demands of the people and guarantees the unity of their nation. Even though the Article of Confederation was made to ensure the success of their nations, among the 13 states were several reasons as to why the Confederation initially failed soon leading the Constitution to be adopted in 1787.
One of the hugest reason for the failure of the Confederation is that fact that the government had place the power onto the states. With this decision, Congress had the power to make decision but without the approval of the 13 states, a final decision cannot be made.