MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
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Which of the following WAS a weakness under the Articles of Confederation?
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America elected a president.
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Continental Paper was worthless since each state made their own money.
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Congress controlled all trade.
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Each state had many votes.
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Explanation:
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: -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.
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