Question

1. what powers were given to the central government under the articles of confederation? 5. what were some weaknesses of the articles of confederation in relation to trade? 6. how was the ability to trade limited by the lack of consistent currency? 7. why was the national government unable to tax states or citizens?

Explanation:

1. Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government could declare war, make peace, negotiate treaties, and manage Native - American affairs. It could also issue currency and borrow money.
2. In relation to trade, the Articles of Confederation had no power to regulate interstate or foreign trade. States could impose their own tariffs and trade regulations, leading to trade disputes among states.
3. The lack of consistent currency meant that there was no standard medium of exchange. Different states had their own currencies with varying values, making it difficult to determine the value of goods in trade and causing uncertainty and inefficiency.
4. The national government under the Articles of Confederation was unable to tax states or citizens because the Articles did not give it the power of taxation. It had to request funds from the states, which often did not contribute enough or at all.

Answer:

1. The central government could declare war, make peace, negotiate treaties, manage Native - American affairs, issue currency, and borrow money.
2. It had no power to regulate interstate or foreign trade; states imposed their own tariffs and regulations causing disputes.
3. No standard medium of exchange as different states had their own currencies with varying values, leading to uncertainty and inefficiency.
4. The Articles did not give it the power of taxation; it had to request funds from states which often did not contribute.