How did the Articles of Confederation compare to the Constitution with regard to the economy?
a. Under the new Constitution, current property holders were losing rights.
b. Under the Articles, states made more decisions about the economy than the national government.
c. Under the Articles, states did not take an interest in their respective economies.
d. Under the new Constitution, land distribution would benefit the poor.
e. Under both the Articles and the Constitution, the national government played a prominent role in economic decisions.
Ans: b. Under the Articles, states made more decisions about the economy than the national government.
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