Question

Did colonists have a say in government

Answer 1

The reason for the independence of the colonies is clear–the colonies were afraid of the power of a central government such as the one in the State of Great Britain. The Articles provided that a Congress, consisting of two to seven members per state, would hold legislative power.

Answer 2

It marked an official step taken by the American colonies toward independence from British rule. Many colonists were unhappy with laws that collected taxes but did not give them a say in government.