Question

2 immediately following the revolutionary war, the government of the united states was too weak. the continental congress was the first national government of the united states. it was made up of representatives from each of the 13 states. in 1781, it ratified, or brought into law, the articles of confederation. the articles of confederation was the first constitution of the united states. the articles gave the continental congress very little power. 3 thats right. the members of the continental congress decided to give themselves very little power. most political leaders in history try to get as much power as possible. so, why did the members of the continental congress act so differently? remember, the americans had just fought a bloody war to free themselves from the rule of a king. they did not want to have a strong central government because they were afraid of creating a monarchy. they wanted more power in the hands of the people. 4 so, the continental congress had almost no power under the articles of confederation. the states had to do everything, including raise money and build an army. the central government was too weak to help with any of this. 5 this new system sounded great because the states had all the power. however, in reality, it made it hard for the new country to function. the articles of confederation allowed each state one vote in the continental congress, but they didnt give the congress any way to raise money, create a federal court system, or control trade between the states and with other countries. there was also little in the articles that created unity between the states. instead, they were like thirteen little countries competing against each other. map of the states and territories of the united states as it was from july 1805 to 1809. on july 4th 1805, the district of louisiana was organized as louisiana territory. on march 1st 1809, illinois territory was split from indiana territory. source: wikimedia commons, globez, united states 1805 - 1809 states and territories of the united states of america july 4 1805 to march 1 1809 question 3 why did the members of the continental congress decide to give the central government very little power?

Explanation:

They had just fought to free themselves from a king and feared creating a monarchy.

Answer:

They were afraid of creating a monarchy after freeing themselves from the rule of a king.