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What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.
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the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states

the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory

the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval

the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.

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

  1. The central government’s inability to impose taxes on states - This was a significant issue as the government could not generate revenue to support its functions.

  2. The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes - This event, known as Shays' Rebellion, underscored the weaknesses of the central government in maintaining order and addressing economic unrest.

The other options do not accurately reflect the issues that highlighted the insufficiencies of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.