BRAINILEST I HAVE 10 MINS Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Congress didn’t have the
authority to regulate
foreign trade.
Congress had no taxation
powers.
Congress had the power
to form alliances with
foreign countries and
sign treaties.
Congress had the authority
to borrow money in cases
of debt and to issue coins.
Congress had the right to
wage war and make peace.

WEAKNESS

no taxing power: The confederation gov't could not require states to pay taxes.

inflation The continental dollars were not backed by gold or silver so their value was inflated.

Jealousy and Arguing among states Would warfare breakout out between sovereign states as it did in Europe among sovereign nations?

Tariff Wars(tax wars) Each state charged rival states a tariff on imported goods.

Foreign Affairs in Shambles Foreign countries distrusted the confederation because it had no power of the purse to back its agreements.

They had no power to draft soldiers

They had no power to enforce treaties

They couldn't raise taxes to pay borrowed money back

They had no chief executive (president)

They had no national court system

They had no power to regulate interstate commerce (trade)

They had no national currency

It was difficult to pass laws, they needed a 2/3 vote

They needed a unanimous vote to change articles

Explanation: STRENGTHS

Congress could declare war, and start an army and navy

They could make peace and sign treaties

They can borrow money

They can organize a post office