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Why did colonists feel the articles of confederation were necessary?

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The Articles of Confederation specified how much power government could have.

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The colonists thought that King George III and England had too much power over the colonies. The colonies didn't want a government too powerful so it ended up being too weak.

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The Declaration of Independence outlined a system of government but did not specify how much power that government could have. ... The national government didn't hold enough power.

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