For the 19th-century Americans already considering moving westward, the idea of manifest destiny—that they had not only the right but also the responsibility to help expand the nation—was quite appealing.

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the articles of confederation? a. the national government was unable to collect taxes. b. national and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay. c. congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict. d. state refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government