Question

match each feature to either the articles of confederation or the declaration of independence.

drag each item on the left to its matching item on the right. note that every item may not have a match, while some items may have more than one match.

declaration of independence
articles of confederation

limited the powers of the national government
sought to develop a unified national identity
allowed states to retain sovereignty
emphasized importance of unalienable rights

Explanation:

Analyze features of the Declaration of Independence

• "emphasized importance of unalienable rights": Directly stated in the Declaration ("life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness").
• "sought to develop a unified national identity": Aimed to unite the colonies in their break from Great Britain.

Analyze features of the Articles of Confederation

• "limited the powers of the national government": Created a weak central government to prevent tyranny.
• "allowed states to retain sovereignty": Explicitly declared that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence.

Answer:

• limited the powers of the national government: Articles of Confederation
• sought to develop a unified national identity: Declaration of Independence
• allowed states to retain sovereignty: Articles of Confederation
• emphasized importance of unalienable rights: Declaration of Independence