MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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establish a postal system
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collect adequate taxes from the states
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collect adequate taxes from the states
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admit new states to the Union
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
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: -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.