The articles of confederation was a loose political agreement between the newly formed states after they declared independence from england. it was used during the war and provided enough organization to the colonists win their independence. why was the articles of confederation eventually replaced by the constitution? question 5 options: the british believed the articles created an unfair trade relationship with them and refused to trade with the us unless it was replaced. the articles did not have the power to tax, require soldiers for defense, could not settle state disputes, and had a difficult process for approving laws or changing the articles. the articles were not a document recognized by the rest of the international community. the articles violated the declaration of independence and were removed during the second american revolution.