Question

Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

A. The government negotiated an end to the American Revolution
B. The government signed a treaty of alliance with France in 1778
C. The national government lacked the ability to tax
D. The government gave citizens of all states the same rights

Answer 1

C- Congress overall lacked the ability to tax because only the states had the power to impose taxes; leaving congress less liable.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C