Which statement about the Articles of Confederation is true? A. They officially announced the independence of the United States and started the Revolutionary War.

B. They created a national government that was much stronger than any individual state governments, which led many citizens to call for stronger state governments.

C. They established the United States as a protectorate of Great Britain, capable of creating its own laws but relying on the British armed forces to defend it.

D. They were the first constitution of the United States, and they united the newly independent states under a national government with limited power.

Correct answer is:

D. They were the first constitution of the United States, and they united the newly independent states under a national government with limited power.

Explanation:

Option A is not correct as the document that officially announced the independence of the United States was Declaration of Independence.

B is not correct as the Articles couldn't provide a strong government and that is why they were later changed.

C is not correct as none of the documents brought by Americans since 1776 had no connections with Great Britain whatsoever.

D is correct as Articles that were written in 1777 served as the first constitution of  1787 until a new, better constitution was written.

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