Two facts that epitomize the articles of confederation and explain how each one epitomizes the essence of the article of confederation

The Articles of Confederation was an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States, and it served as its first constitution. It came into force on March 1, 1787, after being ratified by all the states. The most important principle of the articles was to preserve the sovereignty of the states. The only powers given to the central government were those previously recognized as belonging to the English government. Two facts that epitomize this guiding principle are:

1) union forces launched a surprise attack.

2) more confederate troops arrived by train.

3) union forces retreated.

it affected it because the kingdoms (with trade) slowly got richer and richer.