Question

Why did the Second Continental Congress establish a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation? A) to model the government after that of Great Britain B) to provide the independent states with unlimited power C) to increase the taxation powers of the central government D) to prevent abuse of power and tyranny by the central government

Answer 1

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The correct answer is D) to prevent abuse of power and tyranny by the central government. Letter D is the correct choice because it explains why the central government was given very little power - the people feared the government would abuse the power they had.

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Answer 2

The Second Continental Congress established a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation to prevent abuse of power and tyranny by the central government. Their past experiences with the British monarch and Parliament influenced their decision to make a weak central government.