A Weak Confederation

Question 1 of 7 • SRC 2020 M/J United States History & Career Planning Q2

Why did American leaders need to draft a national constitution? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer

Americans had broken away from British rule.

The thirteen colonies had declared themselves to be “united” states.

The Second Continental Congress lacked legal authority to act as a central government.

The Americans could not defeat Great Britain without a constitution.

Instruction

A Weak Confederation

AssignmentMultiple Select

Question 1 of 7 • SRC 2020 M/J United States History & Career Planning Q2

Answer

Americans had broken away from British rule.

The thirteen colonies had declared themselves to be “united” states.

The Second Continental Congress lacked legal authority to act as a central government.

The Americans could not defeat Great Britain without a constitution.

Instruction

A Weak Confederation