A what was one reason for the establishment of the articles of confederation?

B they were needed to pay off national debt from the war
C leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government
D leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president.
E they were created to show rebllion against the british king.

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The correct answer is C: leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.

The Articles of Confederation were established as the first governing document of the United States following independence, aiming to create a framework for cooperation among the states and to provide a structure for a national government.