The most important accomplishment of Congress under the Articles of Confederation was its ________
A) disposition of the Florida border problem with Spain
B) passage of ordinances organizing the Northwest Territory
C) management of the nation’s financial affairs
D) rejection of British demands for territory along the country’s borders with Canada
E) set of rules for interstate trade and tariffs
Answer: B
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