How did the form of government created by the Articles of Confederation help or hinder the development of the United States?

Question

A
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The confederation form of government prevented the national government from taxing citizens and enforcing its laws, leading to economic collapse and civil unrest.

B.

The confederation form of government was led by a strong executive that levied its taxing power to establish a strong standing army, ensuring the security of the early republic.

C
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The federal form of government was designed to allow the country to expand by adding new states to the Union, establishing the country's method of territorial expansion.

D.

The federal form of government gave each state an equal vote in a national legislature that required nine votes to pass laws, preventing the legislature from effectively governing.

Answer 1

The best answer is:

A. The confederation form of government prevented the national government from taxing citizens and enforcing its laws, leading to economic collapse and civil unrest.

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to tax and enforce laws effectively, which resulted in significant economic difficulties and contributed to civil unrest, ultimately leading to calls for a stronger federal government.