The most serious weakness of the Articles of Confederation in the years immediately after the American Revolution was the inability to tax citizens. This lack of power to levy taxes hindered the federal government's ability to raise revenue, pay debts, and fund essential services, leading to significant financial difficulties for the new nation.
In the years immediately after the American Revolution, what was the most serious weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
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• inability to make foreign policy
• inability to tax citizens
• inability to establish land ordinances
• inability to negotiate treaties with Native Americans
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