The __________________ established a government... outlined a process for admitting new states to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states. Considered one of the most important legislative acts of the Confederation Congress, the _____________ also protected liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.

Question

articles of confederation
mayflower compact
federalist papers

northwest ordinance
declaration of independence
three-fifths compromise

Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation?
Move the correct answers to the blanks. Not all answers will be used.

Answer 1

- lack of power to tax
- inability to regulate trade
- no executive branch
- no national court system

Weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation:
- lack of power to tax
- inability to regulate trade
- no executive branch
- no national court system

Answer 2

use the answers to fill in the blanks

Answer 3

Weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation:
- lack of power to tax
- inability to regulate trade
- no executive branch
- no national court system