The supply of ice cream in town has decreased. Which of the following circumstances most likely caused the reduction? A. A new vendor opened in a neighborhood town.
B. The costs of milk and sugar decreased.
C. Several competitors shut down for the season.
D. Winter began, and snow fell for two weeks.

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