Which of the Following Was a Problem Resulting from the Weakness

question 209

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem resulting from the weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) The central government had no way of raising money to finance its activities.
• B) The central government could not prevent the outbreak of civil war among the states over the issue of slavery.
• C) The central government was so powerful that it threatened individual liberty.
• D) The state governments under the confederation were too weak.
• E) The resulting national army was too large to support.

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