Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to solve the nation’s post-war economic depression?
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Correct answer: The government could not stop states from printing their own devalued money
With thirteen different currencies in circulation, inflation skyrocketed and credit collapsed. The national government had no power to create a uniform currency or stabilize the economy.
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