Episode 13 - The Federalist Papers, Part 2: Why the Articles of Confederation Failed (Nos. 15 & 21)
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail—and how did that lead to the U.S. Constitution?
In this episode of Creating America, we continue our exploration of the Federalist Papers with Federalist No. 15 and No. 21, written by Alexander Hamilton. These powerful essays explain why America’s first system of government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak to survive—and why a stronger federal government was necessary.
Hamilton lays out the dangers facing the young nation: lack of enforcement power, economic instability, interstate conflict, and the inability to govern effectively. He…
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