How did the authors of the articles of confederarion preserve the independence of the states?

The authors of the Articles of Confederation preserved the independence of the states by creating a weak central government. The Articles of Confederation are considered to be the first written Constitution of the United States. There were passed in 1777 but were ratified by the states until 1781

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