Question

A group of poor farmers in Massachusetts, led by Taylor Coutts and John Sullivan is angered by war debts, bad harvests and high taxes. When their debt-ridden farms are taken by the bank, they march on the state capital in protest. Massachusetts sends their militia to try to stop them and appeals to Congress for assistance. Can the Articles of Confederation solve this problem?
A) Why?
B) Why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

No because The Articles of Confederation had no power to tax and pay for an army to put down the rebellion.

Explanation:

Under the article of confederation served the purpose of the first constitution of the United States of America. However, it exposes the weakness of the Congress as it did not have the power to impose tax. It further complicated the situation as a strong army without regular payments was vulnerable.

As Congress did not have the power either to collect tax and pay for the army it would not be possible for it put down a rebellion.