The Articles of Confederation Failed to Give the Federal Government

question 81

Multiple Choice

The Articles of Confederation failed to give the federal government

• A) full authority over foreign affairs.
• B) the right to levy taxes on trade and commerce without unanimous approval from the states.
• C) control of government in the western territories.
• D) authority to coin money, run a postal service, and direct Indian affairs.
• E) authority to settle disputes between states.

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