NO ONE IS HELPING M Which of the following statements BEST describes why the authors of the Articles of
Confederation wanted a federal government with little power?
A. They did not favor a government that gave power to the southern states
over northern states.
B. They were distrustful of strong federal governments due to their experience
with the British.
C. They wanted to be able to tax the states heavily to raise money in case
there was a war with Spain.

D. They wanted the president to have the most power since the executive
branch was closest to the people.