Reading #1 Questions

1.  Why did Congress have so much trouble passing laws under the terms of the Articles of Confederation?
2.  Why was it difficult or impossible for the government of the United States, under the Articles, to raise money to pay its expenses?
3. Why was it difficult or impossible for the government of the United States, under the Articles, to settle disputes between the different states?
4. Which of the weaknesses of the Articles proved most significant in causing the failure of government under the Articles?
5.  Why was it so difficult or impossible to make changes, or amendments, to the Articles of Confederation?
6.       What amendments might the states have added to the Articles to make this plan for government more effective?

Reading #1: Articles of Confederation

Excerpts From the Articles of Confederation

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