Which answer best details a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation did not allow the United States government to declare war.

The Articles of Confederation allowed Congress to collect sales taxes, but not control the amount of the taxes.

The Articles of Confederation allowed Congress to tax the nation, which caused the citizens to be unhappy.

The Articles of Confederation did not allow Congress to tax the nation, which caused debt issues.

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The answer that best details a weakness of the Articles of Confederation is:

The Articles of Confederation did not allow Congress to tax the nation, which caused debt issues.

This option accurately highlights a significant limitation of the Articles, which was that Congress lacked the authority to levy taxes. This inability led to financial difficulties and the government's struggles to pay off debts from the Revolutionary War.

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