1. Which was the main weakness of the articles of confederation?

Congress could not provide for a national defense.

Powers given to the central or national government were limited.

States had to relinquish their sovereignty.

2. Which entity was given power by the articles of confederation?

The president

A bicameral legislature

A unicameral legislator

No entity

3. Why did the founding fathers think it necessary to create the articles of confederation?

To establish monarchy to replace british king

To establish thirteen different governments with no central government

To make peace with the british empire

To establish a legal basis for a permanent government of the new united states

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Giana Raymond

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24 May, 19:31

1. Which was the main weakness of the articles of confederation?

Congress could not provide for a national defense.

Powers given to the central or national government were limited.

States had to relinquish their sovereignty.

2. Which entity was given power by the articles of confederation?

The president

A bicameral legislature

A unicameral legislator

No entity

3. Why did the founding fathers think it necessary to create the articles of confederation?

To establish monarchy to replace british king

To establish thirteen different governments with no central government

To make peace with the british empire

To establish a legal basis for a permanent government of the new united states

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Paisley Hill · Answer 1

1. "Congress could not provide for a national defense" was the one main weakness of the articles of confederation. The correct option among all the options given is the first option.

2. No entity was given power by the articles of confederation. The correct option among all the options given is the fourth option.

3. The founding fathers thought it necessary to create the articles of confederation to establish a legal basis for a permanent government of the new United States. The correct option is the fourth option.