The nature of the Articles of Confederation were designed by the revolutionary leaders to be a A. a strong centralized government B. a regional government of sections C. a decentralized government with limited powers D. a revolutionary council E. a constitutional monarchy
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C. a decentralized government with limited powers
The Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1777 and ratified in 1781, established a confederation of sovereign states with a weak central government. The central government under the Articles had limited powers, and most authority remained with the individual states. This decentralized structure was a deliberate choice made by the Founding Fathers, influenced by their concerns about giving too much power to a central authority after their experience with British rule. However, the limitations of the Articles eventually led to the drafting and adoption of the United States Constitution in 1787, creating a stronger and more centralized federal government.