The colonist considered the articles of confederation largely ineffective because of what factor ??

The Articles of Confederation was the agreement between the 13 states of the US, which created the Perpetual Union. It was the first constitution of the United States, written in 1777 and ratified in 1781. The Articles of Confederation were in force till 1787 until the Constitution of the United States replaced it. It had some severe weaknesses, which made it effective.