Question

What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply (2 points). A. the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input. B. the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes. C. the laws allowed Congress to declare war on France. D. the central government's inability to impose taxes on states.

Answer 1

The issues or events that highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation are:

B. the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.
D. the central government's inability to impose taxes on states.

These options reflect key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, especially regarding economic instability and the challenges in governance.