Assume you are a “nationalist” during the “critical period” of the 178

Assume you are a “nationalist” during the “critical period” of the 1780s. Explain why you think there is a need for a new constitution.

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER
Consider: failure of states to cooperate with each other or with the Congress; powerlessness of Congress affected public finances and foreign affairs, and threatened the success of the republican experiment; need for stable government and secure property rights.