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A Weak Confederation

Question 1 of 5 • FL-2100310-United States History A

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

Answer
A
Americans had broken away from British rule.
B
The thirteen colonies had declared themselves to be “united” states.
C
The Second Continental Congress lacked legal authority to act as a central government.
D
The Americans could not defeat Great Britain without a constitution.
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