Question

Which of the following best evaluates a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. The Articles of Confederation established an executive power to enforce policies in only nine of the states, which made it difficult to enforce laws.
B. The Articles of Confederation created a monarchal form of government, which caused conflict between the federal and state governments.
C. The Articles of Confederation lacked a common currency used among the 13 states, which made trading between states difficult.
D. The Articles of Confederation taxed the states on goods sold and bought, which made it difficult for the states to govern themselves.

Answer 1

C. The Articles of Confederation lacked a common currency and Congress could not regulate interstate commerce, so each state issued its own money and trade between states was difficult and chaotic.