The Confederation Congress sold the nation's western lands to raise national revenue

a.

as a result of economic concerns voiced during Shays's Rebellion.

b.

to promote interstate commerce.

c.

because its ability to obtain money from the states was limited.

d.

after inflation led to a farmers' uprising in Massachusetts.

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Adam Walton

30 January, 03:10

The Confederation Congress sold the nation's western lands to raise national revenue

a.

as a result of economic concerns voiced during Shays's Rebellion.

b.

to promote interstate commerce.

c.

because its ability to obtain money from the states was limited.

d.

after inflation led to a farmers' uprising in Massachusetts.

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Kendal Perkins · Answer 1

It seems like C would be the correct answer because since gov couldn't place a tax on states, its ability to obtain money from them was limited, so that is the reason they sold the land.