What is one reason that the constitutional convention decided they needed a document to replace the articles of confederation?

A. Because the articles were originally drafted and rarified by the British

B. Because the articles lacked an outline for a tax system that would pay debts

C. Because the articles did not prove the country legitimate to the rest of the world

D. Because the articles contained an outdated explanation of the president's role

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Arielle Schroeder

14 July, 10:34

What is one reason that the constitutional convention decided they needed a document to replace the articles of confederation?

A. Because the articles were originally drafted and rarified by the British

B. Because the articles lacked an outline for a tax system that would pay debts

C. Because the articles did not prove the country legitimate to the rest of the world

D. Because the articles contained an outdated explanation of the president's role

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Abel Baker · Answer 1

Answer: I would contend that the right answer is actually the B) Because the articles lacked an outline for a tax system that would pay debts.

Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that the Articles of Confederation, the United States' first constitution (1776-1789), suffered from having devised a virtually powerless central government, which was not granted the power to impose taxes. Instead, the central government had to ask the states for the money it needed, but the states often neglected to pay. As a result, during those years the federal government lacked the necessary funds to be succesfully run.