In 1965, congress adopted the voting rights act. describe this act. in your description, explain what led congress to pass the act, and describe at least two of the act's effects

the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.

using the map image above, answer a, b, and c. a. briefly explain the historical context of this map image.b. briefly explain one economic or social development in the period 1607–1754 that could be used to explain what the cartographer (mapmaker) shows in the map image. c. briefly explain one social development in the period 1607–1754 that could be used to explain the distinctions shown in the map image.your responses: a.during this time period the colonies had recently been formed by the british. the colonies were grouped into three sections based on common beliefs, lively hood, and how they interacted. the new england colonies had passed the mayflower compact and they focused on trade, shipbuilding, and fishing. the middle colonies had purchased land from the native americans and dealt mostly with the export of wheat, banking, and shipping.

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