MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Provided a common curency
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Provided no legislative branch
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gave each state one vote regardless of size
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provided for a weak, central government
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Detailed explanation-1: -The articles state that the States are entered into a firm league of friendship with each other. This is to improve their common defense, the security of their liberties, general welfare, and so on. Thus the league of friendship is not a weakness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Weaknesses include: no power to levy or collect taxes; no power to regulate trade; no power to enforce laws; laws needed approval of 9 states; amendments required all states to agree; no executive branch or national court system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens. No executive branch was established to enforce laws.
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.