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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

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

pick two

Answer 1

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

1. the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
2. the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes

These two factors illustrate the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, particularly in terms of fiscal authority and maintaining order.