Which of the following best explains the benefits of the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)

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The Articles of Confederation provided most of the governmental power to the national government.
The Articles of Confederation provided most of the governmental power to the national government.

The Articles of Confederation developed the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government.
The Articles of Confederation developed the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government.

The Articles of Confederation contributed to an increasing sense of national unity.
The Articles of Confederation contributed to an increasing sense of national unity.

The Articles of Confederation made the national government superior to the states.
The Articles of Confederation made the national government superior to the states.

Answer 1

The best explanation of the benefits of the Articles of Confederation from the options provided is:

The Articles of Confederation contributed to an increasing sense of national unity.

While the Articles had several weaknesses, one of their benefits was fostering a sense of unity among the states, as they collectively worked together through a central government, albeit a weak one. The other options incorrectly represent the Articles' structure and limitations, as they primarily provided power to the states rather than the national government, and did not establish a strong executive or judicial branch.