While the Articles of Confederation had beyond multiple reasons why it was a bad idea, there are still some good reasons that make our country what it is today. The most important reason is that it is how we got called “the United States of America,” united being the key word. I believe this gave the people a sense of unity. After the American Revolution the Articles of Confederation provided relief because it was the first attempt at a government for the new country. This government could eventually rebuild after …show more content…
It was the first document that separated the states from other countries and laid out how America wanted to run its government. It presented the idea of Habeas Corpus, the idea that there should always be a trial by jury in the judicial system. When America became free from Great Britain, they wanted freedom of religion and that was possible under the Articles. Although it wasn’t perfect, it provided the basis of the American government and paved the way for the United States