Problem:
Select the best answer. What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? The Articles provided a strong central government while the Constitution created a weak confederate government. Amending the Articles required three-fourths of the states' approval while amending the Constitution required 100% approval. The Articles provided for a defense of the states by the states, whereas the Constitution provided for a national military. Amending the Articles required all of the states' approval while amending the Constitution required approval from only nine states.