1. place a checkmark next to each true statement about the articles of confederation. the articles of confederation established a weak central government for the u. s. under the articles of confederation, the states had more power than the national government. the articles of confederation established a strong central government with three branches. the articles led to many fights between the 13 u. s. states. under the articles, the states and federal government shared power equally. under the articles, the u. s. government ran smoothly and there were few conflicts between the states and the federal government. the national government was not given the power to tax citizens under the articles of confederation.