What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

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

Answer 1

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
2. the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes (This event refers to Shays' Rebellion, which underscored the weaknesses of the federal government and its inability to maintain order or respond to civil unrest.)

The other options do not directly reflect issues stemming from the weaknesses of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.