What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

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

1. the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states - This lack of power made it difficult for the government to raise revenue and pay off debts.

2. the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes - Shays' Rebellion was a significant event that exposed the weaknesses of the central government in dealing with civil unrest and maintaining order.

The other two options do not correctly reflect weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:

• the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory are generally seen as a success of the Articles, not a failure.
• the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval is inaccurate, as the Articles required laws to be approved by a supermajority of the states.