The “Articles” created a confederation of states known as a “league of friendship”. This is a central government with most of the power in the governments.

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Explanation:

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.

powers  are  denied  to the  national governmentin three distinct ways: some  powers, such as the  power  to levy duties on exports or prohibit the freedom of religion, speech, press, or assembly, are expressly  denied  to the  national government  in the  constitution.