MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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Question
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Were state governments allowed to tax citizens of their state under the Articles of Confederation?
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -With the states retaining considerable power, the central government had insufficient power to regulate commerce. It could not tax and was generally impotent in setting commercial policy. Nor could it effectively support a war effort.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation, ” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Enforcing laws, regulating commerce, administering justice, and levying taxes were powers reserved to the states.
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