Which sentence best describes the effect of the Articles of Confederation on the government? A. It granted sovereignty to each state. B. It created a powerful central government. C. It limited individual freedoms. D. It promoted a strong national economy.

A because The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states before was it was ratified on March 1, 1781. Under these articles, the states remained sovereign and independent, with Congress serving as the last resort on appeal of disputes.