Question

Which of the following did NOT weaken the United States economically during the time of the Articles Of Confederation? A. The Germans were taking fur trading posts along the Mississippi river valley

B. the British closed ports in the Caribbean yo American shipping.
C. The Spanish closed the Mississippi river to American businesses.
D. The french closed its ports in the Caribbean to American shipping.
E. North American pirates captured american goods and kidnapped american sailors.

Answer 1

"E. North American pirates captured american goods and kidnapped american sailors" did not weaken the United States economically during the time of the Articles Of Confederation, since piracy in this area was not an issue.