The answer is B. I just took a test on this.
Answer:
A loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government were formed by the Articles, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger federal government quickly became evident and finally led to the 1787 Constitutional Convention.
Explanation:
The answer to your question is,
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Settlement. A settlement means a small group of people living in an area, slowly building homes and farms. This is the same as a colony, so A. Settlement is the best choice.
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