Consequences of Articles of Confederation Weaknesses

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Articles Of Confederation

Following the adoption of the Articles of Confederation, several challenges emerged that highlighted the limitations of this first governing document.

In particular, the inability of the national government to impose taxes created significant difficulties in financing the war debt and addressing economic instability.

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding the power to levy taxes?

The establishment of the Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties.

The rise of Shays' Rebellion, which underscored the need for a stronger central government.

The drafting of the Federalist Papers to promote the rights of states.

The immediate drafting of the Constitution to replace the Articles without debate.

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