MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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During the 1780s, the United States faced problems due to weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. These problems led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787."The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises ____ throughout the United States"Which problem was the above provision (part) of the U.S. Constitution designed to address?
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Lack of centralized authority within the federal government
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Unresolved disputes between states
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Outstanding Revolutionary War debt
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Continued British military presences on U.S. soil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It established a strong, widely respected foreign policy. It created an open market that fostered interstate trade. It set the nation on a sound financial base. It provided a system for governing the Western territories that aided the nation’s expansion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Correct – The national government lacked the power to collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation.
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. Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.
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