Question

Speaker 1: Now that we are independent, Americans should create a government that mirrors the government of Great Britain.

Speaker 2: After experiencing a tyranny of Great Britain, Americans know how important it is to limit the government's power.
Speaker 3: Our victory in the Revolutionary War prove that Americans have wisdom to choose good leaders.
Speaker 4: As for former colonies, the American states are likely to thrive under a system of strong centralized government.

Which speaker would most likely support the government established by the Articles of Confederation?

A. Speaker 2
B. Speaker 3
C. Speaker 1
D. Speaker 4

Answer 1

A. Speaker 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation is known as the first written American constitution. It has its origins in times of war, also, its development was delayed since people were afraid of central authority and states demanded their lands, until it was sanctioned on March 1, 1781. These articles recognized the states' sovereignity and independency, leaving Congress as an auxiliary resource to solve certain issues, and not having the power to collect taxes or mint money. It was a weak central government, which eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that modified and elaborated new federal laws.