Question

what was the purpose of the articles of confederation? to add more states to the original thirteen colonies to declare war on england to provide a governing structure for the nation

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States, created to establish a formal system of governance for the newly independent 13 colonies. Declaring war on England was done via the Declaration of Independence, and adding new states was not its core purpose.

Answer:

to provide a governing structure for the nation