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Name 5 weaknesses of the ARTICLE OF CONFEDERATION and the results of each of these weaknesses.

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1. No taxing power

The confederation gov't could not require states to pay taxes.

2. Inflation

The continental dollars were not backed by gold or silver so their value was inflated.

3. Jealousy and Arguing among states

4. Tariff Wars(tax wars)

Each state charged rival states a tariff on imported goods.

5. Foreign Affairs in Shambles

Foreign countries distrusted the confederation because it had no power of the purse to back its agreements.

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