| − | 1.Two weaknesses in the articles of confederation were that while it stated that the Americans would have to pay taxes; Congress did not have the power to enforce the tax. Another reason was that most of the power was still in the states. | + | 1.Two weaknesses in the [[articles of confederation]] were that while it stated that the Americans would have to pay taxes; [[Congress]] did not have the power to enforce the tax. Another reason was that most of the power was still in the states. |