GLOSSARY of SOME COMMON WORDS and TERMS as used in Croatian vital records. NOTE: Most of this information comes from old church records. Therefore, some terms may not be the same as those used today. Also different regions of Croatia used different terms. Italian was used only along the Adriatic coast.
To begin with, one major weakness of the league was its inability or failure to work by their principles. Self-determination a core principle in their reason for existence was practised. This is apparent in the example of Germany and Poland wanting Upper Silesia.
Weakness: Shared power to coin money with the states. Effect: States became divided from each other when they refused to accept each others' currency. Weakness: Supermajority (9 of 13) required to pass major laws. Effect: Limited Confederation's ability to act swiftly and decisively. Weakness: Shared power to conduct foreign affairs with the states. Effect: States became divided from each other as they competed for foreign trade advantages AND foreign countries lost respect for the United States. Weakness: Unanimous consent required to amend Articles. Effect: Limited Confederation's ability to make needed changes in government powers.