Assume that the United States does not exist, as it is still a British colony. Imagine that the same issues that the colonists experienced in the late 1700s are still happening today! Your assignment is to choose two of the grievances to incorporate into a story as if they were still occurring. Your story should show the impact that this has on the citizens today.

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the articles of confederation? a. the national government was unable to collect taxes. b. national and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay. c. congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict. d. state refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government