Question

1. what was the articles of confederation? - the article of confederation was americas first constitution with a weak central congress having limited powers but no tax/trade. 2. when was it ratified (approved)? on march 1, 1781 3. why did the new united states create such a weak national government?

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was America's first constitution. It was ratified on March 1, 1781. The new United States created a weak national government because the states were reluctant to give up their sovereignty and feared a strong central government like the British one they had just fought against.

Answer:

1. The Articles of Confederation was America's first constitution with a weak central congress having limited powers but no tax/trade.
2. It was ratified (approved) on March 1, 1781.
3. The new United States created such a weak national government because the states were reluctant to give up their sovereignty and feared a strong central government like the British one they had just fought against.