Question

Why was a weak national government created under the Articles of Confederation? a. The 13 states had not evolved a national identity. b.The 13 states were wary of a British-style government. c.The 13 states were unwilling to make compromises d.The 13 states had conflicting economic interests.

Answer 1

b. The states were weary of a British-style government.
Having been under the rule of an absolute monarchy, the Americans were weary of having one centralized government and purposefully made the Articles of Confederation weak.