In 1777, the new nation created a government based on a confederation of states. What weakened the powers of the central government? Congress had the power to declare war and make treaties.

States were given the power to tax.

States were given the power to control interstate trade.

Congress had the power to issue bills of credit.

Why was the u.s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u.s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.