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The Congress negotiated with foreign nations, established a postal system, borrowed money to support the army, and printed currency known as "continentals." However, the government's poor finances led to the expression "not worth a continental." Since the Continental Congress lacked any formal constitution,

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The Continental Congress had NO authority to raise money by collecting taxes.

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