Question

What was the financial state of the government under the articles of confederation

A.) able to pay for the war and stay viable

B.) it was deep im debt from costs of the war

C.) stayed out of debt due to trading with britan

D.) it made money becuase of the war

Answer 1

B.) It was deep in debt from costs of the war.

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the most serious shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation was the fact that it left the government unable to raise enough taxes to sustain itself, since the federal government had no power to raise taxes and only depended on "donations" from the states. As the country had just endured the Revolutionary War, it was deeply in debt from it, and unable to repay it.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) It was deep in debt from the cost of the war. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War but they could not repay their debts. To pay for its expenses the national government had to request money from the states. Thus the financial situation of the government under the articles of confederation was very poor due to massive debt.