WILL FAN AND MEDAL!! 1. Compare the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. Explain how the Constitution resolved one of the problems/weaknesses that the Articles of Confederation had. Be specific in your response.
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The Articles of Confederation STRENGTHS: 1 To declare war and make peace. 2 To coin and borrow money 3 To detail with foreign countries and sign treaties 4 To operate post offices WEAKNESSES: 1 The national government could not force the states to obey its laws. 2 It did not have the power to tax 3 It did not have the power to enforce laws 4 Congress lacked strong and steady leadership 5 There was no national army or navy 6 There was no system of national courts 7 Each state could issue its own paper money 8 Each state could put tariffs on trade between states.
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