Explanation:
The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations
The answers are A and E.
Option A) Orderly clashes, since holiday tournaments were hosted by nobles. The main purpose of the battles were to show skills and techniques, many knights could die due to injuries, that is why mortal combats, Option E), could happen.
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