Why did colonists feel the Articles of Confederation were necessary even though the Declaration of Independence was already written? A.) The Declaration of Independence outlined a system of government but did not specify how much power that government could have. B.) The Declaration of Independence determined individual rights but did not discuss how those rights influenced others. C.) The Declaration of Independence called for a federal system of government but did not plan for the role of individual states. D.) The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government.

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Maeve Jenkins

26 October, 15:09

Why did colonists feel the Articles of Confederation were necessary even though the Declaration of Independence was already written? A.) The Declaration of Independence outlined a system of government but did not specify how much power that government could have. B.) The Declaration of Independence determined individual rights but did not discuss how those rights influenced others. C.) The Declaration of Independence called for a federal system of government but did not plan for the role of individual states. D.) The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government.

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Julissa Mayo · Answer 1

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Because the Declaration of Independence did not give details on the power and control that the government would have. So they wanted to make sure they had their basic freedoms and the government didn't have too much power.