Question

were ratified and adopted by 13 states in 1781. the articles united the states into a firm league of friendship with each other” in order to promote “their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare.” having just left a government they considered tyrannical, americans were hesitant to put too much power into a central government. instead, they created strong state governments that were overseen by a national congress. but there were problems with the articles of confederation from the beginning. states functioned more like separate countries, engaging in tax wars over each others’ goods and levying heavy taxes on their own citizens. congress had no real power to enforce its laws on states that did not want to comply. it could not regulate commerce or currency, nor could it protect the rights of states or individuals—which was the whole point of the articles in the first place. in 1787, congress authorized a convention in philadelphia for the purpose of revising the articles of confederation. with which of these statements would a critic of the articles of confederation most likely agree? a state governments do not need oversight from a national congress. b congress needs to be stronger in order to maintain peace and safety. c with a strong central government, there is no need for state governments. d states should have more autonomy to govern themselves.

Explanation:

The text highlights Congress's lack of power under the Articles, like inability to enforce laws, regulate commerce etc. A critic would likely want a stronger Congress for peace - safety.

Answer:

B. Congress needs to be stronger in order to maintain peace and safety.