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In History / College | 2025-07-06

For the first 11 years of its existence, which governmental system did the United States use?
A. monarchy
B. confederation
C. federation
D. theocracy

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Answer (1)

The first 11 years of the United States were governed by a confederation under the Articles of Confederation, which granted significant power to the individual states. This system proved ineffective, leading to the eventual drafting of the U.S. Constitution to establish a stronger federal government. The confederation faced numerous challenges, such as lack of centralized authority and economic instability. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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