How did the Great Depression affect people’s lives in the United States, defining the era? It created an economic downturn, leading to Americans having larger families.

It gave most Americans more purchasing power due to lower costs.

It resulted in many Americans losing their jobs and homes.

It gave many Americans the opportunity to change careers.

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.