The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union (1781)failed because they made governmental controls too restrictive and federal taxes too high.

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The primary reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of central governmental power and the inability to effectively enforce laws, not restrictive controls or high taxes. The federal government was not given the power to tax, which made it difficult to finance necessary government operations, including the military.

The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union (1781)failed Because They