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The Articles of Confederation had strengths and weaknesses Match the items to the things that The Articles of Confederation could do and the things it could not do. (3 points) Could Do and Could Not Do : control trade between the states, limit the federal government, collect taxes, resolve conflicts between states, operate post offices, coin money

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Here’s a breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding what it could do and could not do:

Could Do:

  • Limit the federal government
  • Operate post offices
  • Coin money

Could Not Do:

  • Control trade between the states
  • Collect taxes
  • Resolve conflicts between states

This categorization reflects the limitations in authority and functionality that the Articles of Confederation had while attempting to maintain a balance of power between state and federal governments.