What was a main reason for creating the articles of confederation

The Articles of Confederation were the written document that created the operations of the government of the US after it declared independence from Great Britain.

"The Continental Congress drafted the Articles of Confederation through the Revolutionary War. The articles were drafted to provide the colonies with some insight of a centralized control. The Articles of Confederation converted valid on March 1, 1781, after all, thirteen states had approved them."

"The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787."

the answer to your question is a because laws act as guidelines as to what is accepted in society. without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens.