Question

why did the founding fathers create a weak central government under the articles of confederation? a to prevent another war with great britain b to provide the states with unlimited power c to prevent abuse of power by the national government d to increase the taxation powers of the national government

Explanation:

• Option A: A weak central government doesn't directly prevent war with Britain; the main concern was domestic power balance, not foreign war prevention.
• Option B: The states weren't given "unlimited" power, just more power than the central government under the Articles, and the goal wasn't unlimited state power but avoiding central tyranny.
• Option C: After experiencing British rule, the Founding Fathers feared a strong central government abusing power, so they made it weak to limit national government authority.
• Option D: A weak central government had limited taxation power, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. to prevent abuse of power by the national government