Question

1. which weakness of the articles of confederation caused the most problems for the national government?

a. congress could not declare war
b. congress could not collect taxes
c. congress could not run a postal system
d. congress could not negotiate treaties

1. what was one long - term effect of the northwest ordinance of 1787?

a. slavery expanded
b. territories became states
c. farmers began protesting
d. washington was elected

Explanation:

Question 2

The Articles of Confederation had a weakness where Congress could not collect taxes (option B). Under the Articles, the central government lacked the power to tax, relying on states for revenue, which caused financial problems. Option A is wrong as Congress could declare war. Option C is wrong as Congress could run a postal system. Option D is wrong as Congress could negotiate treaties.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787's long - term effect was that territories (like the Northwest Territory) became states (option B). It established a process for territories to achieve statehood. Option A is wrong as the ordinance prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory. Option C is not a main long - term effect of the ordinance. Option D is wrong as Washington's election was not directly related to the Northwest Ordinance.

Answer:

B. Congress could not collect taxes

Question 3