Question

Article 9 of the Articles of Confederation states: "The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a

war...unless nine States assent."
What does this passage suggest about the first government of the United States?

Answer 1

Answer: A) the power of congress was directly influenced by the individual states

Answer 2

This passage suggests that the first government of the United States had faced many losses in the Revolutionary War and did not wish to go to war again. In fact, Washington himself warned the country against going to war against foreign nations in the future.