Asked by Cassidy Wilcoxson on Sep 23, 2024

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How was political power in the Continental Congress divided under the Articles of Confederation?

A) Each state had an equal vote.
B) Each state's votes were proportionate to its population.
C) Each state's power depended on its geographic size.
D) Each state's power depended on its economic wealth.

Continental Congress

A series of legislative gatherings in the late 18th century where leaders from the Thirteen Colonies discussed and made decisions crucial to the fight for independence from Britain.

Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, creating a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government.

Political Power

The capacity or authority to influence or control the behavior of others, especially in relation to the government or governance.

  • Present the composition and frailties of the Articles of Confederation.
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Agustiono Susanto6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had an equal vote in the Continental Congress. This meant that small states had the same amount of political power as large states, regardless of their population or economic wealth.