Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation want a federal government with little power? A.%C2%A0 They did not favor a government that gave power to the southern states. B.%C2%A0 They thought it would be easier for foreign countries to trade with separate states. C.%C2%A0 They wanted to grow the power of the federal government slowly over time. D.%C2%A0 They had just freed themselves from the control of a strong, powerful government in Great Britain.
