Explore one of the most consequential and contested chapters in American history โ the struggle to transform thirteen independent states into a functioning nation after the Revolution had been won. What's Covered in This Lesson:The post-war economic challenges facing the new nation, including war debt, maritime trade disruptions, and inflationThe Articles of Confederation โ its landmark laws, strengths, and critical weaknessesShays' Rebellion and the push for a stronger central governmentThe Con