Which body was created by the Articles of Confederation?

• A. The Continental Congress
• B. The Senate
• C. The Congress of the Confederation
• D. The National Assembly

Answer: (C)

The correct answer is the Congress of the Confederation, which was established by the Articles of Confederation as the governing body of the United States from 1781 until 1789. This Congress was designed to provide a form of national government and was composed of representatives from each state, reflecting the decentralized nature of governance that the Articles embodied.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Congress of the Confederation had limited powers, including authority over foreign affairs, the ability to make treaties, and the management of relationships with Native American tribes. However, it lacked the power to levy taxes or regulate commerce, which led to significant challenges in governance and ultimately highlighted the weaknesses of this system.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the body created by the Articles of Confederation. The Continental Congress was a predecessor to the Congress of the Confederation and operated during the Revolutionary War. The Senate, on the other hand, was established later under the U.S. Constitution, which replaced the Articles of Confederation. The National Assembly is commonly associated with the French Revolution and has no relation to the American governmental framework established by the Articles.