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What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.(2 points)
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confusion over different state currency
confusion over different state currency
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
how to resolve disputes between states over land
What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
confusion over different state currency
confusion over different state currency
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
how to resolve disputes between states over land
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GPT-4o mini
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that contributed to the need for a stronger federal government outlined in the Constitution include:
1. **Confusion over different state currency** - The Articles did not give the federal government the power to regulate currency, leading to a situation where each state issued its own currency, creating economic confusion and instability.
2. **How to resolve disputes between states over land** - The Articles provided little authority for the federal government to resolve conflicts between states, particularly regarding land claims and disputes.
The option regarding "differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system" is not typically considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Therefore, the correct responses are:
- confusion over different state currency
- how to resolve disputes between states over land
1. **Confusion over different state currency** - The Articles did not give the federal government the power to regulate currency, leading to a situation where each state issued its own currency, creating economic confusion and instability.
2. **How to resolve disputes between states over land** - The Articles provided little authority for the federal government to resolve conflicts between states, particularly regarding land claims and disputes.
The option regarding "differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system" is not typically considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Therefore, the correct responses are:
- confusion over different state currency
- how to resolve disputes between states over land