Why Did the Articles of Confederation Fail

question 88

Multiple Choice

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

• A) The document did not adequately address demands for limited government.
• B) Americans rebelled against any document that supported a monarchy.
• C) The document accorded the legislative branch too much power.
• D) The document placed too many limits on governmental power.
• E) The states failed to ratify the document.

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