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

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the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
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

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The following issues/events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation:

  • The central government’s inability to impose taxes on states: This was a significant issue as the government could not raise revenue effectively.

  • The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes: This refers to Shay's Rebellion, which underscored the weaknesses of the Articles and the inability of the federal government to maintain order or support states in crises.

The other options provided do not specifically highlight the weaknesses of the central government in relation to the Articles of Confederation.