What did states fear that made the Articles of Confederation so important?

The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was the first written constitution of the United States. ... A fear of central authority inhibited the creation of such a government, and widely shared political theory held that a republic could not adequately serve a large nation such as the United States

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a big wall across the mexican border so no drugs, terrorist, or illegal immigrants can come through : )