I would say the most significant weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation was the fact that the central government was too weak to enforce laws and couldn't impose taxes. The states had the most authority and since the government wasn't able to impose taxes, it doesn't have enough funds for a military (and it had to ask the states for troops). Without a strong military, it will be hard to defend the nation well if anything should occur.
Here is the answer to the given question above. The abolitionists oppose annexation of new western territory during the 1840 because they <span>feared admission of the new slave states. The abolition movement campaigned for no more slaves. Hope this answers your question. </span>
How is this a history question-
Abe most likely said that, because if he said slavery was wrong at the time people would disagree and go against him which is very sad but true.
They were english and spanish