Question

the articles of confederation established the first form of an early national government for the independent states. according to the articles of confederation, who maintained control of the major powers of government?

Answer 1

Answer: There was an weak national government and powerful state governments

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Answer 2

the individual states

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation listed the powers that were given to the national government. All powers not listed in the Articles were by default given to the individual states. The states retained so much power that the Articles of Confederation did not work well and had to be replaced by the Constitution in 1788.