What was the purpose of the articles of confederation? a the articles of confederation were created to form a firm federal tie between the states and the central government. b the articles of confederation comprised a list of grievances about the atrocities perpetrated on colonial citizens by king george iii. c the articles of confederation were designed to provide the colonies with a system to work together in times of need, such as war. d the articles of confederation were meant to legally document the separation of the american colonies from great britain.