Imagine that the constitution had never been created and the articles of confederation were still in effect.   then, describe what you think america would be like today.   make sure that you include her position in the world as well.   use specific examples from your research to support your statements.

The United States would have been much weaker as a result. In addition, civil rights and liberties would likely not have ever been adopted due to the requirements that 100% of the states had to agree to amendments before they took effect (compared to three-fourths in the Constitution). In addition, the standing in the world would likely have been weaker due to the constant fighting between the northern states, which were more manufacturing-based and the south, which was more agrarian.