Question

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation? Why did some states refuse to ratify it? What convinced all states to finally sign the document? Explain your response in a brief paragraph.

Answer 1

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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. It established a weak central government that mostly, but not entirely, prevented the individual states from conducting their own foreign diplomacy.

Answer 2

Answer:

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. It established a weak central government that mostly, but not entirely, prevented the individual states from conducting their own foreign diplomacy.

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