Question

source 5: articles of confederation (1781), articles ii & viii \each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states. all charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defense or general welfare, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several states. the united states in congress assembled shall never impose or levy any tax or duties whatsoever.\ guiding questions: what powers were left to the states? how would the lack of power to tax or raise troops limit congresss ability to respond to shays rebellion?

Explanation:

The first article states states retain sovereignty and any power not delegated to the US. So states had powers like local governance, law - making in non - delegated areas. For the second question, without the power to tax, Congress couldn't raise funds for a military response. Without power to raise troops directly, it had to rely on states, which might not cooperate.

Answer:

• What powers were left to the states? States retained sovereignty, freedom, independence and any power not delegated to the United States, including local governance and non - delegated law - making.
• How would the lack of power to tax or raise troops limit Congress's ability to respond to Shays' Rebellion? Without the power to tax, Congress couldn't fund a military response. Without the power to raise troops directly, it had to depend on states that might not assist.