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Why did the authors of the articles of confederation create a weak central government

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Answer:To preserve the independence of the states. (apE)

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The main reason why the authors of the Articles of Confederation wanted to create a weak central government is because they were afraid of a tyrannical central government forming and taking away people's individual liberties. 
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