Question

the articles of confederation gave the national government power over war and peace, but not commerce. individual states could negotiate trade treaties, impose taxes on imports, and even prohibit certain types of trade altogether. the problem was that individual states were too small to effectively bargain with foreign nations. plus, states disagreed about trade so much that they could not present a united front to other countries. in fact, states were so divided over trade policies that they often taxed goods from other states! so, countries like britain were able to tax or ban american goods without fear of consequences, while different states squabbled for trade advantages over one another. leaders in congress saw that the national government needed power to enforce national trade policies. but giving congress this power required a constitutional amendment, and it was too difficult to get all thirteen states to agree to such a change. based on the passage, decide which of the following would be allowed under the articles of confederation. new york could pass a law saying that textiles made in connecticut could not be sold in new york. congress could fine delaware if the state refused to follow any national trade policies. congress could prevent individual states from importing manufactured goods from great britain. virginia could tax goods that were made in maryland and sold in virginia. rhode island, the smallest state, could negotiate its own trade agreements with great britain.

Explanation:

1. The passage states that states could tax goods from other states, so New York banning Connecticut - made textiles and Virginia taxing Maryland - made goods are in - line with state powers under the Articles of Confederation.
2. Congress did not have the power to enforce national trade policies, fine states for non - compliance, or prevent states from importing goods under the Articles of Confederation.
3. Individual states could negotiate trade treaties, so Rhode Island negotiating its own trade agreement with Great Britain is allowed.

Answer:

New York could pass a law saying that textiles made in Connecticut could not be sold in New York. - Allowed
Congress could fine Delaware if the state refused to follow any national trade policies. - Not allowed
Congress could prevent individual states from importing manufactured goods from Great Britain. - Not allowed
Virginia could tax goods that were made in Maryland and sold in Virginia. - Allowed
Rhode Island, the smallest state, could negotiate its own trade agreements with Great Britain. - Allowed