Social Studies

Keenan Leonard

2 October, 05:06

Group of states that ally to form a political unit in which they keep most of their independence but act together for purposes such as defense

Which statement best describes why the early United States was a confederation?

The states approved a constitution to limit the power of the central government.

The central government consisted of a monarchy that the states overthrew.

The states all had considerable power, and a weak central government handled only certain issues.

The powerful central government allowed the states to have notable sovereignty.