Question

The Articles of Confederation denied the Confederation Congress the power to __________. A. appoint a general to head the U.S. Army B. send ambassadors to foreign countries C. collect taxes from the states D. decide when war was over

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation denied Congress the power to collect taxes from the states. Option C is correct

The Articles of Confederation was the United States' first constitution. Proposed by the Continental Congress in 1777, it was ratified in 1781.

Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax. Congress can raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, or selling western lands.

The Articles meant a victory for those who favored state sovereignty.