Under the Articles of Confederation, the relationship between the thirteen states
A) improved to the point of total unity.
B) was good economically but poor politically.
C) led to a single currency.
D) convinced many that a stronger central government was needed.
E) was good politically but poor economically.

Question

Under the Articles of Confederation, the relationship between the thirteen states  
A) improved to the point of total unity.
B) was good economically but poor politically.
C) led to a single currency.
D) convinced many that a stronger central government was needed.
E) was good politically but poor economically.

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The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and gave most of the power to the individual states. This resulted in economic and political problems, such as being unable to levy taxes, regulate commerce, or enforce laws. These issues convinced many that a stronger central government was needed, leading to the drafting of the United States Constitution.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Relationship Between the Thirteen