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

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

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

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 inability of the central government to maintain order and address economic distress.

2. The central government’s inability to impose taxes on states - The lack of power to levy taxes was a significant weakness of the Articles, as it prevented the government from raising revenue to pay debts or fund essential services.