Vasco da gama was the first european explorer to successfully reach india by sailing
a. west
b. south & east around africa
c. north & east around russia
d. through the suez canal

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.