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Why Did the Articles of Confederation Fail?

Why Did the Articles of Confederation Fail?
These articles were designed to be the Constitution of the 13 states that made up America. It was ratified in 1781. But within six years, revisions were already underway. Some of the major reasons why the Articles of Confederation failed are the following. Tax Issues Some of the biggest problems involved taxes. Congress had no power over its implementation. This led to several difficulties. First of all, the states gave very little financial assistance to the government. This made it almost impossible for the government to pay the soldiers who fought in the Revolution. Without money, Congress was unable to maintain an army. This made it easy for the British to set up camp in some areas because there were no patrols. Without funding, the government ended up in debt. Trade Issues Another...
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Why Was the Berlin Wall Built?

Why Was the Berlin Wall Built?
To better understand the reasons why the Berlin Wall was built in 1961, it’s important to learn about the events that happened after World War II. Specifically it involved the growing rift between the US and the USSR under Stalin. The Potsdam Agreement After Nazi Germany surrendered in 1945, the country was divided into four groups. One belonged to Russia. The other three were shared by the United States, Britain and France. The four parties made the Potsdam Agreement which defined the borders for each. The Cold War The division of territories marked the points where US and Russian influence could extend. As the 1950s approached, the Western side became influenced by the United States’ way of life. The Eastern side would be marked by Communist rule. So part of the reason why the Berlin...
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Why Did the US Enter the Vietnam War?

Why Did the US Enter the Vietnam War?
Although it ended in the early 1970s, it’s a conflict that still resonates to this day. To understand the cause of the Vietnam War, it’s necessary to go back to the Cold War. Policy of Containment In 1956 the United States firmed up its position in the Cold War. Then Secretary of State John Foster Dulles declared that the Soviet Union would face an atomic / nuclear response from the United States if it tried to spread Communism among US allies. This alliance was strengthened in Europe with NATO. The United States made a similar pact in Southeast Asia. SEATO This agreement was called SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization). It was comprised of the US, Britain and numerous Southeast Asian countries. One of them was Vietnam. The cause of the Vietnam War was the policy of an attack...
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Why is It Called Black Friday?

Why is It Called Black Friday?
Anyone studying the history of Black Friday will likely come across many theories explaining the name. The prevailing opinion is that it came into use during 1966 to describe the traffic it causes. What Happens on the Day This particular Friday is the one right after Thanksgiving in the US. This day has come to be known as the start of the holiday shopping rush. Depending on when Thanksgiving takes place, this would be on the 29th or 23rd of November. On this day, stores both big and small offer large discounts. All major appliances, gadgets, toys etc. are sold at lowered prices. As such people come in droves, often lining up in the wee hours of the morning. The history of Black Friday will show that it isn’t an official holiday. While it isn’t, companies almost always let their people...
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Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?
Definitely one of the historic landmarks in the United States, the people of France presented the Statue of Liberty to the Americans as a gift in celebration of its centennial. More importantly, it serves as a constant reminder of the lasting friendship between the two nations, which they developed at the time of the American Revolution. Aside from these wonderful memories, this monument has many interesting physical attributes such as shape, size and color. Here is a quick take on the different important aspects of the Statue of Liberty, including the reason why it has a green color. The Physical Characteristics and Other Interesting Details of the Statue Why is the Statue of Liberty green? According to scientists and experts, this statue has a bluish-green color due to chemical reactions....
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