Question

before the u.s. constitution was ratified, the young 13 states governed themselves according to a document called the articles of confederation. this was the first plan of government the united states experienced, and it was adopted by the continental congress in 1777 as an emergency measure to allocate the necessary resources to win the revolutionary war. the nations first attempt at government was a learning experience for everyone involved, and soon the young states realized that they needed more than just the \firm league of friendship\ that the articles created.
the articles of confederation reflected the wariness by the young states of a strong central government. after years of what they felt was oppressive rule by the british, the americans created a government that was almost the exact opposite. they feared a national government with too much power, so they created one that ultimately had too little to manage the affairs of the nation. so weak was this government that it lacked a chief executive, instead letting all 13 states run the country together.
it was important to the founding fathers for states to retain their \freedom and independence.\ as a result, each state played a crucial role in determining the affairs of the nation. representatives from each state met in philadelphia, the nations first capital under the articles of confederation. together they were called congress. here, they exercised what few powers they were given by the articles of confederation. the group was responsible for declaring foreign affairs, declaring war or peace, and maintaining an army and navy.

1. which of the following is an antonym for the word \wary\?

a.) caution
b.) careful
c.) trustful
d.) distrust

1. why was a strong central government avoided?
2. what powers did the congress have? what did they lack?

Explanation:

1. An antonym of "wary" is "trustful". "Wary" means cautious, while "trustful" implies being willing to trust.
2. A strong central government was avoided because the Americans had experienced oppressive British rule and feared a national government with too much power.
3. The Congress under the Articles of Confederation had powers like conducting foreign affairs, declaring war or peace, and maintaining an army and navy. They lacked the power to enforce laws and levy taxes effectively, which were necessary for the nation to thrive.

Answer:

1. c. trustful
2. Due to fear of oppressive rule like under Britain and fear of too - much national government power.
3. Had powers: Conduct foreign affairs, declare war/peace, maintain army/navy. Lacked: Power to enforce laws and levy taxes effectively.