What was one motivation for federal lawmakers to pass the Dawes Act of 1887? A.
public outcry to abolish slavery in the Indian Territory
B.
the temperance movement and its calls to institute prohibition in the territories
C.
the theory that American Indians would appreciate the benefits of establishing private property to care for their families
D.
the president’s approval of new taxation for Indian Territory

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.