EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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could not tax
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had no executive
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could not enforce the law
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could not raise an army
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Detailed explanation-1: -The articles state that the States are entered into a firm league of friendship with each other. This is to improve their common defense, the security of their liberties, general welfare, and so on. Thus the league of friendship is not a weakness.
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: -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.