Limitations of the Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States from 1781 until 1789. Under this governing framework, the states retained most of their sovereignty, leading to various challenges in governance. Notable issues included the lack of a strong central authority and the weaknesses in national economic policy. These problems eventually prompted a constitutional convention aimed at creating a stronger federal government.

What was one significant limitation of the Articles of Confederation that contributed to the decision to call a Constitutional Convention?