An effective government is one that will responsibly carry out and defend the wishes and rights of the people, while keeping the country stable and strong. Between the years 1781 to 1789, the Articles of Confederation did not provide the United States with an effective government. The Articles of Confederation lacked adequate powers to deal with economic, foreign commerce and foreign relations. It also did not have the power to enforce its will on the states. The …showed first 75 words of 594 total…

…showed last 75 words of 594 total…disaster and calamity under the Articles of Confederation . Eventually, people were aware of the weaknesses inherent in the Articles of Confederation and were ready for a change. Overall, from 1781 to 1789, the Articles of Confederation failed to provide a truly effective government both politically, economically, and failed to maintain good foreign relations and commerce. The Articles of Confederation proved far too inadequate as a system of government to support an expanding nation and protect people's rights.