Question

In the years immediately after the American Revolution, what was the most serious weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

(1 point)
Responses

inability to make foreign policy

inability to make foreign policy

inability to tax citizens

inability to tax citizens

inability to establish land ordinances

inability to establish land ordinances

inability to negotiate treaties with Native Americans

inability to negotiate treaties with Native Americans

Answer 1

inability to tax citizens

Under the Articles Congress could request money from states but had no power to levy taxes directly, leaving the national government chronically underfunded and unable to pay debts or support a standing government.