<span>The Articles of Confederation were weak and could not create an effective government for a new nation. They could not tax, enforce laws, or maintain and keep an army. All power was with the states and national government had no ways to accomplish anything within them. The new nation was in a major amount of debt. Shay's rebellion was led by farmers unable to keep their farms due to the massive accumulation of debt and printing of more money, making the money even more worthless.</span>
Answer:
To reduce America’s dependence on foreign energy
Explanation:
I got this answer right as to how I know it's correct.
The purpose is presented in the preamble of the Constitution.
The purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to plan the structure of the new government and to create a confederation-some kind of government.
The declaration of independence included a list of grievances. In one of this, Thomas Jefferson wrote about the abomination that was slavery and condemned it. The Grievance describes slavery as disgraceful, miserable, and as a part of the most disgusting business.
In the Grievance, Jefferson also blames slavery upon King George III. He blames the King for introducing slavery into the Americas. Jefferson wrote: "Those disgraceful practices are the Warfare of the Christian King of Great Britain".
