Question

analyzing the articles of confederation
read the passage from the articles of confederation, then use the drop - down menus to answer the questions.
the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
—article iii of the articles of confederation
which of the following ideas is not included as a reason to form the articles of confederation?
drop - down menu options: to have common defense, to ensure justice, to secure liberty

Explanation:

The passage from the Articles of Confederation mentions forming a league for common defense, security of liberties, and mutual welfare to assist each other. "To ensure justice" is not mentioned as a reason for the states to form the league, while "to have common defense" and "to secure liberty" are related to the passage. So the idea not included is "to ensure justice".

Answer:

to ensure justice