MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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The confederation government was so powerful it threatened individual liberty.
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The confederation could not prevent the outbreak of civil war among the states over the issue of slavery.
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The central government could not force state governments to contribute money to pay off the nation’s war debt.
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The state governments under the confederation were too weak.
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Detailed explanation-1: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.
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. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.
Detailed explanation-3: -Weak Central Government – Taxation Probably the biggest flaw in the Articles of Confederation was their inability to impose taxation effectively on the states. The states contributed revenue to the federal government based on the value of privately owned land within the state.
Detailed explanation-4: -The weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress was not strong enough to enforce laws or raise taxes, making it difficult for the new nation to repay their debts from the Revolutionary War.