Question

question 17
how did the french navy support the franco - american alliance in the revolutionary war?
blockading british ports to prevent the fleets from sailing
challenging british ships for control of north american waters
impressing british sailors to join their naval forces
stealing british cannons and ammunition from their artillery storehouses
question 18
read the following.
“the taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.”
-articles of confederation, article viii:
what limitation of the articles of confederation is best reflected in article viii?
the articles did not provide checks and balances of taxing authority.
the articles did not determine which states will levy taxes.
the articles did not impose national taxes on individual states.
the articles did not give states a deadline for paying taxes.

Explanation:

Question 17: The French navy's key support involved contesting British control of North American waters to aid the alliance.
Question 18: Article VIII of the Articles of Confederation granted taxing authority to state legislatures, reflecting the lack of national taxing power.

Answer:

Question 17: B. Challenging British ships for control of North American waters
Question 18: C. The Articles did not impose national taxes on individual states.