Why did the authors of the articles of confederation create a weak central government? A. To preserve the independence of the states. B. To create an efficient form of government. C. To establish an authoritarian government. D. To establish a direct democracy.

They wanted to protect the citizens rights, they did not want the government to have too much power.

- "friedan's attitude towards what she calls the 'feminine mystique' is that she sees the ideal of femininity as stiffing women's potential in the 1950's. betty friedan was a writer and activist of the 1950's and 60's."

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