Trade
Commerce had been one of the foundations for the America and had been a huge point of economic gain in the past. During the Critical Period, many problems arose that affected commerce both interstate and foreign.
Interstate Commerce
As a result of the Articles of Confederation, the national government did not have powers to regulate any type of commerce between states. Though the Articles were made to protect from monarchy, it caused issues with state unity. Without regulation, states would place heavy taxes on out of state merchants for their own financial gain. In some instances there was both duties on imports and exports. This caused much conflict that could not be dealt with in a national matter. The problems tended to go unsolved.
Foreign Commerce
Trade between other countries began to decrease during the Critical Period. Britain focused on limiting their imports from America which caused a dip in economics. The country of Spain also affected the flow of America's commerce. Complications occurred when the country blocked the western Mississippi River to prevent American trade. This did slow down trade and resulte