Question

Which one of the following provisions was part of the first draft of the Articles of Confederation submitted to the Second Continental Congress but not in the final version? A. No right for the federal government to levy taxes B. A strong central government C. Government control over the unsettled western lands D. Representation by states in government based on population

Answer 1

B. A Strong Central Government.

Step-by-step explanation:

In November, 1777, a revised draft of the Articles was submitted to the Continental Congress. This version assured the independence of the states and limited the functions of the central government.

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Answer 2

The correct answer option is A. No right for the federal government to levy taxes.

Step-by-step explanation:

A meeting between the representatives of the thirteen colonies which took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was names as the Second Continental Congress.

As a result of this meeting, the first Constitution of the United States or the Articles of Confederation were established and the following provision was a part of its first draft:

No right for the federal government to levy taxes