Answer:
The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians. ... Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax.
South West and great plains
Battle of anitiem with Robert e lee and George mcclellan.
PS: September 17 is my bDay so that's why this question caught my attention, lol