Question

“Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right… The said States hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare…”—United States Articles of Confederation, 1781

Based on the quote, which issue likely concerned its authors?

The state governments having too much power
Establishing efficient government services
Establishing unity among state governments
The central government having too much power

Answer 1

The central government having too much power.

People were afraid of a strong central government/monarchy/dictators so they wanted the power to be at the state level.

Answer 2

my opinion is The state governments having too much power and Establishing unity among state governments because not all states would have liked each other for war it would be an alliance but it wouldn't be unity because of people wanting to capture more land but it is more unity now and the state government is in control but it has a lot more power over the years