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

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Responses

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

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 rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes (Shays' Rebellion) - This event demonstrated the weakness of the Articles of Confederation as the federal government could not effectively respond to civil unrest.

2. The central government's inability to impose taxes on states - This was a fundamental issue under the Articles, as the government lacked the power to generate revenue, which hindered its ability to function and address national needs.

The third option, the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory, while significant in the development of the nation, does not directly illustrate the insufficiency of the Articles in the same way the first two options do. Therefore, the first two responses are the most relevant to the question.