Which of the following best explains the goal of imperialism?
to extend a country’s power and influence
to ensure a market for a country’s products
to acquire a source of raw materials
to increase a country’s labor and tax bases

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.