Question

Which response best explains the origins of the Articles of Confederation?
A. The Articles of Confederation originated as the new nation’s declaration of independence.
B. The Articles of Confederation originated from the new nation’s need for a governing body.
C. The Articles of Confederation originated from Parliament’s design for the new United States’ government.
D. The Articles of Confederation originated from the British monarchy’s desire to rule the colonies.

Answer 1

B. The Articles of Confederation originated from the new nation’s need for a governing body — they were adopted to create a framework for cooperation and common government among the independent states after independence.