READ the following excerpt from "Beyond Vietnam-A Time to Break Silence," by Martin Luther King, Jr.. WRITE a rhetorical analysis explaining how the author builds his argument to persuade his audience to take action.

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.