What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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A. It could be easily changed to benefit the largest states.

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B. It prevented the government from signing treaties.

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C. It failed to organize the country's western territories.

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D. It did not give the Confederation Congress a way to raise money

by collecting taxes.

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Tamia Wood

13 July, 05:45

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

O

A. It could be easily changed to benefit the largest states.

O

B. It prevented the government from signing treaties.

O

C. It failed to organize the country's western territories.

O

D. It did not give the Confederation Congress a way to raise money

by collecting taxes.

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Dwayne Wagner · Answer 1

D. It did not give the Confederation Congress a way to raise money

by collecting taxes.

Explanation:

They made it too difficult for the government to raise money through taxes and duties. Congress had not have the power to tax. The national Congress was denied the power to tax, so it could not pay for the army and navy needed to defend the nation.