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a. The Articles of Confederation had made the federal government powerless - it had almost no money, and no army.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government lacked the authority and resources necessary to intervene effectively in state matters, including quelling rebellions like Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts. This limitation highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and contributed to the movement for a stronger federal government, ultimately leading to the Constitutional Convention.
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