Articles vs. constitution
...rticles of Confederation. Something had to be done about this before a great economic disaster occurred. Congress attempted to function with a treasury that had been drained. Inflation was at an all time high. Many people were in debt. James Madison felt that something had to be done quickly, and he felt that there should be a strong central government so that order and stability could be provided to the nation. The Constitutional Convention was the means to fashion the new government of America into Madison's mold. The Constitution would become a revision of the Articles of Confederation. When the delegates of the states met in Philadelphia, it was a momentous occasion. In fact, many were hopeful of the Constitutional Convention. What Madison had in mind was the production of a central government that would be powerful with state governments becoming subversive. something had to be done about the Articles of Confederation, but as a new and growing nation, it was likely to experience growing pains. Some power is good for all forms of government, but this new and developing nation did not know which way to turn. They were tired of the British type of rule, but many were in favor of something similar to monarchy, only better. To have one central government that provides checks and balances to the states is just what was needed at the time. Although the delegates fought tooth and nail for their individual issues, there was a consensus that a central form of government was needed. The Constitution was a compromise. In order to accomplish ...