USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which form of government did the Articles of Confederation create?
A
Confederate
B
Unitary
C
Federal
D
Presidential
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution is that the Articles called for a confederate style of government, whereas the Constitution outlined a federal form of governance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summary of the purpose and content of each of the 13 articles: Establishes the name of the confederation with these words: “The stile of this confederacy shall be ‘The United States of America.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Confederal System Weak or loose organization of states agrees to follow a powerful central government. Nations can choose to follow or not follow the lead of the weak central government. Examples: The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formerly known as the Soviet Union.

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