USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had the power to manage and print its own forms of paper currency, or money. This led to major problems because, by 1789, currency from states like Rhode Island had experienced extreme devaluation. Much of this money was worth less than its face value.

Detailed explanation-2: -Congress could raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, and selling western lands. In addition, Congress could not draft soldiers or regulate trade.

Detailed explanation-3: -While Congress could call on states to contribute specific resources and numbers of men for the army, it was not allowed to force states to obey the central government’s request for aid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Any act of Congress required the votes of nine of the thirteen states to pass. Congress claimed the following powers: to make war and peace; conduct foreign affairs; request men and money from the states; coin and borrow money; regulate Indian affairs; and settle disputes among the states.