Under the Articles of Confederation, why was the national government unable to raise revenue?

To avoid taxation without representation, the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes, and to pay for expenses, the national government had to request money from the states. So, the national government needed approval from the states to collect taxes. The state and national currencies couldn't create money.

TLDR:

National Government: No! You need to save your money and give us tax dollars

States: haha money go b

cultural achievements of the 1920's 2010  

1. cultural achievements and african american achievements in the 1920’s  

2. art and literature charles lindberg flew from ny to paris, france. became national hero; first transatlantic flight.  

3. greenwich village (new york) and the south side (chicago)  many artists, writers, and intellectuals flocked to these areas to share ideas  people lead bohemian, or artistic and unconventional, lifestyles