USH 8A U4 L9 MC Test

Question

What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select two.(2 points)
Responses

the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory

the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes

the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states

the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval

Answer 1

The two issues or events that highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation are:

1. The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes - This refers to Shays' Rebellion, which demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles in addressing economic distress and maintaining order.

2. The central government’s inability to impose taxes on states - This was a fundamental weakness of the Articles of Confederation, as the federal government had no power to tax, which hampered its ability to raise revenue and support a national army or public services.

These two points clearly illustrate the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger central government.