The Confederation Congress refers to the legislative body that governed the United States from 1781 to 1789 under the Articles of Confederation. It was composed of delegates appointed by each state.
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Articles of Confederation: This term refers to the first constitution of the United States, which established a weak central government and gave more power to individual states.
Regulate commerce: Regulating commerce means controlling and overseeing trade activities within a country or between states.
Inability: Inability refers to a lack or incapacity to do something. In this context, it indicates that the Confederation Congress was not able to effectively regulate commerce.