Question

Which response best describes the influence of the British monarchy on the Articles of Confederation?
A. The British monarchy had no influence on the Articles of Confederation because the authors did not consider it while writing the document.
B. The British monarchy provided an example of the kind of government the authors of the Articles of Confederation knew they did not want.
C. The British monarchy provided an example of the kind of government the authors of the Articles of Confederation wanted to copy.
D. The British monarchy helped the authors of the Articles of Confederation write several parts of the document.

Answer 1

B. The British monarchy provided an example of the kind of government the authors of the Articles of Confederation knew they did not want.

Explanation: Having rejected royal rule, the framers created a weak central government with most power staying with the states to avoid the centralized authority and abuses they associated with the British crown.