The Creation of a Weak Central Government Under the Articles

question 10

Multiple Choice

The creation of a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation was a logical step for the new nation given that the colonists

• A) knew nothing of political philosophy.
• B) did not think government was useful.
• C) had rebelled against overbearing religious dogma.
• D) had rebelled against the absolutism of the British government.

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