Question

the drafters of the articles of confederation wanted to establish strong state governments because
the states did not want to share power with each other.
the british government had imposed taxes without representation.
they wanted to follow the model of the second continental congress.
they wanted to model the new government after britains parliament.

Explanation:

The drafters of the Articles of Confederation, having experienced British rule where Parliament imposed taxes without colonial representation, feared a strong central government would replicate this tyranny. They chose strong state governments to retain local control and avoid distant, unaccountable authority.

Answer:

B. the British government had imposed taxes without representation.