The drafters of the articles of confederation wanted to establish strong state governments because the states did not want to share power with each other. the british government had imposed taxes without representation. they wanted to follow the model of the second continental congress. they wanted to model the new government after britain’s parliament.

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.