MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Washington believed that congress cannot carry out the duties given toit by the Article of confederation because they cannot raise money nor force the states to send money to the central covernment.
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Washington had believed the greatest weaknesses in the congress’s lack of power over the states.
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Washington believed tht the country cannot survive without suforpport from both the states and the central government .
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none of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Washington believed the Articles of Confederation should be revised to give the central government more power, but he was hesitant to get involved. Washington believed that his every move would be scrutinized, both by his contemporaries and by the annals of history.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce, making it unable to protect or standardize trade between foreign nations and the various states.