Question

Why did the Articles of Confederation have to be replaced by the Constitution?
A.
The Articles of Confederation were only designed to last through the Revolutionary War.
B.
The Articles angered state leaders by giving the central government too much power.
C.
The Articles of Confederation were never ratified by the states.
D.
The Articles of Confederation had a weak central government

Answer 1

D. The Articles of Confederation had a weak central government — Congress lacked powers (to tax, regulate commerce, enforce laws, and maintain order), which led to economic problems and instability and prompted creation of the Constitution.