In the age of the enlightenment people shifted their mentality, suddenly it didn't matter if you were rich or powerful, all it mattered is how smart, educated, innovative and serious you were. This led to many breakthroughs and tendency to write things down boosting the overall society's education and interest in science, tech, philosophy etc.
That's all I know (I'm more mathematically oriented) but I hope this helps.
Answer:
The fundamental principle of the Articles of Confederation is the sovereignty and independence of the states.
Explanation:It made each state in America as independent body which is related by a mutual agreement. It is what named the America as The United States of America
Geography is you're answer.
