The main reason it was difficult for Congress to fund its operations was that Congress relied on contributions from the states. Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government did not have the authority to levy taxes and had to depend on voluntary contributions from the states, which were often inadequate or not paid, leading to financial difficulties.
Why was it difficult for Congress to fund its operation?
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Congress sold some public land for $1 per acre.
Congress sold some public land for $1 per acre.
The national government had no President.
The national government had no President.
Congress relied on contributions from the states.
Congress relied on contributions from the states.
The national government had no executive branch.
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