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Why did the U.S. government have difficulty repaying its war debts under the Articles of Confederation?

Foreign countries increased their interest rates.
The government had no power to raise taxes.
Foreign countries would only accept gold bullion.
The states had no power to print their own currency.

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Answer:

Foreign countries increased their interest rates.

Step-by-step explanation:

America didn't have all the money the states wanted.

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