What was one reason for the establishment of the Articles

of Confederation?
They were needed to pay off national debt from the
war.
Leaders believed that in order to achieve
independence, there should be a national
government.
Leaders believed a more centralized government was
needed that gave power to the president.
They were created to show rebellion against the
British king.

1 answer

The correct reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation is:

Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.

The Articles were designed to create a framework for a national government to unify the states and manage collective issues, especially following the American Revolutionary War.