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“A spirit of insurrection has infected the people of Massachusetts... They complain of heavy taxes and unfair laws. They have taken up arms and shut down courts. Can our federal government offer no assistance?”
— Letter from George Washington, 1786
What does the quote suggest about one major weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
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It lacked the power to print money
It had no authority to enforce treaties with Native Americans
It did not allow state governments to collect taxes
It could not raise a national army to stop internal rebellions
— Letter from George Washington, 1786
What does the quote suggest about one major weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
*
1 point
It lacked the power to print money
It had no authority to enforce treaties with Native Americans
It did not allow state governments to collect taxes
It could not raise a national army to stop internal rebellions
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The quote suggests that one major weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that **it could not raise a national army to stop internal rebellions**. Washington is expressing concern that the federal government is unable to assist the states in quelling the insurrections and unrest among the people, highlighting the federal government's lack of authority and resources to maintain order.