Why were states so important to the Articles of Confederation?

a. They wanted a new monarchy.
b. States were under the federal/national government in terms of leadership.
c. States had no power and they wanted to be part of one strong group.
d. There was a fear that a strong national government could hurt the new nation.

I know its not c and i really don't think it would be a.

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it's D.There was a fear that a strong national government could hurt the new nation.
Yes, D.

A and C are clearly out!! And B isn't true either because the colonies didn't want "united" or their statehood to lessen their liberty.