Why was the government weak under the articles of confederation


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Why was a weak national government created under the Articles of Confederation?

a. The 13 states were wary of a British-style government.
b. The 13 states were unwilling to make compromises.
c. The 13 states had not evolved a national identity.
d. The 13 states had conflicting economic interests.
e. The 13 states did not want to repay their debt after the war.

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The main reason why a weak national government was created under the Articles of Confederation was because "a. The 13 states were wary of a British-style government," since they wanted a majority of the power to remain with the states, not the central government. 

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