The early american authors of the articles of confederation wanted to preserve the states sovereignty explain why it would have been good for the states to preserve the right to rule themselves give at least 3 reasons. then explain why it would have been bad for the states to rule themselves give at least 3 reasons.

Good reasons for the states to rule themselves 
1. better representation of people 
2. no federal governments taxes 
3. less issues concerning international affairs

Bad Reasons for the states to rule themselves '
1. possibility of a disorganized government
2. a different currency and system of government makes trading difficult 
3. dispute among other states 

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