1. The national government and the state governments were bankrupt. Former army soldiers had been promised payments for their wa

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1. The national government and the state governments were bankrupt. Former army soldiers had been promised payments for their wa

r service and were on the verge of open mutiny in several areas. Why was the Confederation Congress unable to make needed payments?

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skelet666 [1.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-12T09:44:52+03:00

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The Confederation was unable to meet its obligations because it did not have the authority to pass tariffs or to order the states to pass tariffs. As a result, it faced trade problems with countries and among states, war debts, and a weak economy.