Question
Why did the weakness of the Articles of Confederation contribute to economic problems in the 1780s? (1 point)
Responses
European banks refused loans
European banks refused loans
Congress could not tax citizens
Congress could not tax citizens
Britain controlled trade routes
Britain controlled trade routes
States printed too much money
Responses
European banks refused loans
European banks refused loans
Congress could not tax citizens
Congress could not tax citizens
Britain controlled trade routes
Britain controlled trade routes
States printed too much money
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response to why the weakness of the Articles of Confederation contributed to economic problems in the 1780s is:
**Congress could not tax citizens.**
The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to impose taxes, which led to financial difficulties and an inability to pay debts or fund government operations. This absence of federal tax authority hindered the government's ability to address economic issues effectively.
**Congress could not tax citizens.**
The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to impose taxes, which led to financial difficulties and an inability to pay debts or fund government operations. This absence of federal tax authority hindered the government's ability to address economic issues effectively.