1. which was the main weakness of the articles of confederation?
congress could not provide for a national defense.
powers given to the central or national government were limited.
states had to relinquish their sovereignty.

2. which entity was given power by the articles of confederation?
the president
a bicameral legislature
a unicameral legislator
no entity

3. why did the founding fathers think it necessary to create the articles of confederation?
to establish monarchy to replace british king
to establish thirteen different governments with no central government
to make peace with the british empire
to establish a legal basis for a permanent government of the new united states