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List the strengths and weaknesses of the new government under the Articles of Confederation (you should have at least 2 of each):

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Strength 1: Congress could declare war, and start an army and navy

Strength 2: They could make peace and sign treaties

Strength 3: They can borrow money

Strength 4: They can organize a post office

Weakness 1: They had no power to draft soldiers

Weakness 2: They had no power to enforce treaties

Weakness 3: They couldn't raise taxes to pay borrowed money back

Weakness 4: They had no chief executive (president)

Weakness 5: They had no national court system

Weakness 6: They had no power to regulate interstate commerce (trade)
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