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What was the main failure of the Articles of Confederation that eventually led to the US Constitution?

A. The state governments were left too weak to govern.
B. The national government didn’t hold enough power.
C. The militia was preparing to overthrow the government.
D. The citizens did not support the Articles.

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The national government didn't hold enough power was the main failure of the Articles of Confederation that eventually led to the US Constitution.
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The main failure of the Articles of Confederation that eventually led to the US Constitution was that "B. The national government didn’t hold enough power." The Constitution gave a lot more power to the federal government.
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