Lesson 65 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareWhy We Needed a Constitution
Before the Constitution was written, the United States faced many challenges.
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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
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🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
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Before the Constitution was written, the United States faced many challenges. The Articles of Confederation, which were the first set of rules for the country, had many weaknesses. For example, the government could not collect taxes or enforce laws effectively. This made it hard to keep the country united and strong. As a result, leaders believed a new Constitution was needed to create a better government that could help the country grow and thrive.
Key Facts
The Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States.
The government under the Articles could not collect taxes.
Many leaders, like George Washington, wanted a stronger government.
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1 of 2What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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