What were the two major weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

Answer 1

There were at least two major weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. The first was that it did not provide enough revenue for the central government and it did not allow for person liberties of the citizens.

Answer 2

There were at least two major weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. The first was that it did not provide enough revenue for the central government and it did not allow for person liberties of the citizens.

Answer 3

The articles did not allow the government to tax its people, thus forcing the government to reley on donations from the states. Also, under the articles there was only a one house legislation which did not satisfy states like Virginia who had a large population. So in the constitution a two house legislature was created, the senate and house of representatives.

Answer 4

They didnt have the ability to solve problems and the lack of president.

Answer 5

Has no power to regulate commerce or trade between the states, each state could put taxes on trade between states. The national gov't didn't have power to tax. The revenue comes from states.