Question

Read this passage from the Articles of Confederation:

The better to secur and perpetuaute mutual friendship and intercousre among the people of the different states in this union, the free inhabitants of each these states, paupers, vagabonds and fugitives from Juctice excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several sates.

Which principle did thus excerpt establish ?

A. An individual who was a citizen in one state could not be a citizen in another state.
B. Citizen could choose whether to abide by the laws of their state or the laws of the union.
C. Citizens of individual states were also citizens of the United States.
D. The full rights of citizens were imited to paupers, vagabonds, and fugitives.

Answer 1

Answer: C- Citizens of individual states were also citizens of the United States.

Explanation:

"The people of the different states in this union...shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several states."

Answer 2

I believe the answer is C!