If I remember correctly yes
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Emperor Trajan is a great one
They felt that we were oppressing the indigenious peoples of conquered lands (which we were).
Answer:
One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.