How does paragraph 3 contribute to the structure of the text? common lit
Issues with the Articles of Confederation
pg 3 People are mad because the king wanted us to pay for everything, so the Articles do not let the government ask people for money. This reminds them too much of old King George. Taxes are money that citizens pay their government so that it can keep working. Whenever I meet someone who does not want any taxes, I want to ask them “How are we supposed to pay for the big war that’s going to make us free from the king? How will we pay for anything?” The government will be able to help states who cannot help themselves. This new version of the Articles says that each state will only have to pay based on how much private property is on that land. It seems fair to me, but the richest people do not want to help pay for anything. They want to make sure the government has as little power as possible, so they get to keep their own money!
