Impact of the Articles of Confederation on International Relations

Very Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Articles Of Confederation

During the period following the Revolutionary War, the United States operated under the Articles of Confederation. This document served as the nation’s first constitution but was soon found to have several significant weaknesses. One issue in particular was the inability of the federal government to enforce treaties made with other nations.

Considering the context of the Articles of Confederation, which of the following statements best describes one of the impact of this inability on international relations of the early United States?

The United States could successfully negotiate trade agreements with European powers.

The United States experienced a series of diplomatic crises that undermined its sovereignty.

Other nations began to view the United States as a leading world power.

The United States used military force to compel adherence to treaties.

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