Aconfederation ( or confederacy) is a weak association of states, rather than a firm union

The confederation has succeeded in establishing a new country. However, the residents of each state still tended to think of themselves as citizens of their particular state rather than as Americans. Under the Articles, many of the states continued to have only limited contact with each other. This made it difficult for them to agree on the common interests and goals for the government.

when it's short and dry.