Answered The states adopted the Articles of Confederation during the Revolutionary War. The new
Congress struggled to manage the war because the Articles of Confederation limited its
powers. Even after the war ended, Congress still had a difficult time addressing problems
because its powers were so limited.
Match each problem with the limitation that stopped Congress from addressing it.
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Time
elapsed
States could pass trade laws that
were harmful to other states'
economies.
The central government did not
have enough money to pay for an
army or to repay debts.
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Challenge
Stage 2 of 2
States could start their own wars
with Native American groups.
Get 4 of 5
correct
Problem
Limitation on Congress
Congress could not force the states
to pay taxes.
Congress could not control trade
between the states.
Congress could not stop states from
forming their own small armies.
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