Question

What are the strengths of the new government under the articles of confederation? (WITH LESSON)

Answer 1

Strengths of the Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation provided a framework for the government of the new nation. This new nation was growing to the west. Laws were passed to govern settlement in the Northwest Territory and prevent boundary disputes.

How was power divided by the Articles of Confederation? Review each of the powers listed below.

03.03 Who has the Power?—Interactive Drag and Drop Answers

Who was more powerful under the Articles of Confederation? The individual states or the Congress? Review each of the powers listed below. Then decide which side it belongs on, the States or Congress. If the power is shared by both the States and Congress, classify it as both.

Collect taxes: States—Only the states could raise taxes. Since the national government could not raise taxes, it had difficulty raising money to pay debts and expenses.
Make foreign treaties: Congress—Only Congress had the power to make foreign treaties.
Declare war: Congress—Congress could declare war if needed.
Print and borrow money: Both—Both Congress and the states could print and borrow money. Since Congress borrowed so much money, it ran a huge debt.
Set up mail delivery system: Congress—Congress had the power and responsibility to establish a mail delivery system.
Make rules for setting up western lands: Congress—The new government had gained western territory. Congress effectively organized the territory and created a system for territories to become states.
Raise and lead army and navy: Congress—Congress was able to raise and lead the army and navy. In order to raise an army and navy, you need soldiers. Congress had to ask states for help. In times of a national crisis, this could become an obstacle.
Send soldiers and officers to the army and navy: States—States established their own militias. They also could provide or refuse Congress with troops to defend the nation if needed.
Establish courts to settle disputes: States—The states had their own courts at this time. There was no federal (national) court system to settle disputes between states.
Elect or appoint leaders to enforce the law: States—States had governors and state officials to make sure state laws were followed. Unfortunately, Congress had no way to enforce any of the laws it passed.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

sorry dude, history is not my field.

Answer 4

alright brooooo thanks for trying man ...

Answer 5

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Answer 6

k.... if u know of anybody for history please ... i really need help on this sleek-feathered one..

Answer 7

sorry im in social studies cant help

Answer 8

;/ its ok

Answer 9

Sorry, I have no clue.

Answer 10

did u check out the lesson in the bottom??? I know the answer is there i just need to c where and in my own words....

Answer 11

What do you think the answer is ?

Answer 12

The Articles of Confederation provided a framework for the government of the new nation. and that congress was more powerful under the articles of confederation?! idk.... thats what i think...

Answer 13

what do u think @sue101 ?

Answer 14

I think that's fine why don't you just put that?

Answer 15

but am i including the strengths?

Answer 16

are those the strengths// ??