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Why did colonists feel the Articles of Confederation were necessary even though the Declaration of Independence was already written?

The Declaration of Independence outlined a system of government but did not specify how much power that government could have.
The Declaration of Independence determined individual rights but did not discuss how those rights influenced others.
The Declaration of Independence called for a federal system of government but did not plan for the role of individual states.
The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government.

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"The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government."

Explanation: The Declaration announced independence and stated principles (rights and consent of the governed) but did not create a functioning government or specify how authority would be organized and exercised. The Articles of Confederation were written to provide an actual legal framework for a national government, define powers, and regulate relations among the states.