I'm doing a project and i need to know what this means: what is your colony's economic activity to repay the joint stock holders/ make a profit? what does this mean?

In the debate over independence, which of these are arguments a loyalist would have made? check all that apply.

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

The soldiers in the novel use the phrase "it all looked good on paper" several times throughout their experiences. what does this mean in the context of the war?