Question

Under the Articles of Confederation, why was the national government unable to raise revenue?

Answer 1

Answer:

To avoid taxation without representation, the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes, and to pay for expenses, the national government had to request money from the states. So, the national government needed approval from the states to collect taxes. The state and national currencies couldn't create money.

TLDR:

National Government: No! You need to save your money and give us tax dollars

States: haha money go brrrrrr