What was one reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation?

Question

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• They were needed to pay off national debt from the war.
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
Leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president.
• They were created to show rebellion against the British king.

Answer 1

The correct reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation is:

Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.

The Articles were created to provide a framework for a national government that would unify the states after gaining independence from Britain.