Why is it useful for historians to craft historical narratives

The belief that war often drives civil modifications to a society is based upon the evidence that in times of external conflict, a society is forced to abandon long held discriminatory values to:

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

Which of the following actions is an example of historiography