Question

Read the passage, then answer the question that follows

The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several States within the time agreed upon by the United States in Congress assembled.


–Article VIII of the Articles of Confederation

Why did this article create problems for the new country?

It gave the power of taxation to state legislatures.
It did not give Congress any say about when taxes would be due.
It required states to pay taxes by a certain time.
It asked only some states to pay taxes.

Answer 1

It did not give Congress any say about when taxes would be due.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is never mentioned in the passage, it simply said "when Congress wants"

(apology for my previous incorrect answer as I misread the question)

Answer 2

Answer: It gave the power of taxation to state legislatures

Explanation: Hope it help