- The Articles created the first formal political structure for the newly formed United States of America.
- The US won the Revolutionary War with its help, which created a new American identity.
Negative Effects
- The Articles were weak, and the central government had hardly any power.
- The central government could not regulate trade or raise revenue.
- Congress could not enforce its laws, which could lead to chaos and disorder.
- The Articles made it challenging to resolve conflicts between states.
- The Articles couldn't handle the country's growth and increasing complexity, which ultimately led to the Constitutional Convention and the creation of the US Constitution.