Consequences of the Articles of Confederation

After the Declaration of Independence was ratified in 1776, the newly formed United States required a governing framework. In 1781, the Articles of Confederation were adopted as the first constitution to manage the operations of the national government. However, despite its initial intent to unite the states, the Articles revealed significant weaknesses that hindered effective governance.

Which of the following statements best describes a major consequence of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?