Which of the following was a weakness of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
A. It could only regulate trade.
B. It could only levy taxes.
C. Its structure meant that national leadership was marked by weakness and inability to legislate.
D. It could not declare war or regulate Indian affairs.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. George Whitefield B. John Locke C. John Winthrop D. Jonathan Edwards E. Charles Wesley
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