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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
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 limitation made it difficult for the government to raise funds for obligations such as paying off debts and funding the military.

  2. The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes - This refers to Shays' Rebellion, which was a direct result of economic hardship and oppressive taxation, highlighting the weaknesses of the central government in maintaining order and addressing the needs of citizens.

The other options you listed (regarding laws for the Northwest Territory and the central government’s ability to create new laws without states' approval) do not specifically highlight the powerlessness of the central government in the same way as the first two options.

So, the correct responses are:

  • the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
  • the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes