Question

What were the Articles of Confederation? Describe both strengths and weaknesses.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Article of confederation was the first constitution of the united States.

                          Weaknesses

• They had no money to raise through taxes
• Congress had not have the power to tax

• There wasn't an executive branch to enforce any acts passed by the congress.

                       Strength

• Power to declare war
• Power to raise an army
• Power to trade with foreign countries