PLEASE HELP. What two moments in history where international conflicts directly caused by states exemplifying the Organic State theory of Friedrich Ratzel?

All of the following were weaknesses of the articles of confederation, except: a) the central government was not permitted to regulate state, interstate, or foreign trade. b) the central government was not permitted to borrow money. c) the central government had little ability to regulate money. d) the central government had no ability to tax.