18. Explain the reasoning for the Articles of Confederation.(1 point) Responses The Continental Congress was drafting a plan for the nation as a whole. Delegates believed that the colonies needed to be united by a national government. The Continental Congress was drafting a plan for the nation as a whole. Delegates believed that the colonies needed to be united by a national government. To edit the Declaration of Independence. To edit the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Congress wanted to set up a process for George Washington to become President. The Continental Congress wanted to set up a process for George Washington to become President. To show King George III that the colonists could govern themselves.

The correct response is: The Continental Congress was drafting a plan for the nation as a whole. Delegates believed that the colonies needed to be united by a national government. To show King George III that the colonists could govern themselves.