Question

most states had serious economic problems under the articles of confederation. the united states was already facing armed internal conflict, just a few years after becoming independent. congress did not have the power to raise taxes, so it could not afford to pay the army. congress could not organize a national army during peacetime. cause effect some former soldiers like daniel shays were angry that they were not paid, so they provided military leadership for revolts. ordinary people faced poverty, so they might support revolts against state governments. the national government had no army it could send to stop revolts.

Explanation:

The first effect about soldiers being angry due to non - payment is caused by Congress not having the power to raise taxes and pay the army. The second effect of ordinary people facing poverty and supporting revolts is due to most states having serious economic problems under the Articles of Confederation. The third effect of the national government having no army to stop revolts is because Congress could not organize a national army during peacetime. Also, the internal armed conflict situation contributed to the overall unrest.

Answer:

Cause 1: Congress did not have the power to raise taxes, so it could not afford to pay the army.
Effect 1: Some former soldiers like Daniel Shays were angry that they were not paid, so they provided military leadership for revolts.
Cause 2: Most states had serious economic problems under the Articles of Confederation.
Effect 2: Ordinary people faced poverty, so they might support revolts against state governments.
Cause 3: Congress could not organize a national army during peacetime.
Effect 3: The national government had no army it could send to stop revolts.