Question

Describe the US government under the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation under the US government was weak, national officers couldn’t enforce tax laws or collect taxes. Shay’s rebellion exposed all the weakness the Article of Confederation held when they couldn’t pay the military. They then decided to create the Constitution.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.