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Write a report analyzing the Articles of Confederation
The Second Continental Congress of colonial delegates was organized in 1775 and functioned as the first government of the United States.
The Congress issued the Declaration of Independence and wrote the Articles of Confederation.The Articles of Confederation served as the first confederation among the thirteen states but faced overwhelming problems.

#Write a report of 200 words that highlights the specific problems created by the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
It would be helpful to think about how these problems led to an ineffective government.

Answer 1

Had no power of taxation remained with the states. However, Congress had the power to maintain military forces, declare war, coin currency, handle Indian affairs and create a postal service.