No, the Articles of Confederation did not give the government the power to regulate trade or tax the states. Under the Articles, each state retained its sovereignty and had the ability to regulate its own trade and impose taxes as it saw fit. The central government lacked the authority to impose and collect taxes from the states or enforce any regulations related to trade.
in 1 sentance Describe the Great Compromise.
The Great Compromise was a compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established a bicameral legislature with representation based on both equal representation (Senate) and proportional representation (House of Representatives).
in 1 sentance How were slaves counted towards the population for the purpose of a states representation in Congress?
Slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of determining a state's population and representation in Congress, according to the Three-Fifths Compromise.
in 1 sentance What is the difference between a Federalist and an AntiFederalist?
Federalists supported the ratification of the Constitution and advocated for a stronger central government, while Anti-Federalists opposed its ratification and argued for stronger state governments and individual rights.
