AP US history how effective the articles of confederation were for foreign affairs and western lands

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…the western lands, the United States increased their size and set the stage for the acquisition of the rest of remaining territory to be purchased. Foreign relations between Britain and Spain resulted in stricter limitations and a loss of a main port. The Articles of Confederation proved to be an effective form of government for the acquisition of Western lands, however, the degree to which it was effective for foreign relations did not rise high.