Which statement about the Articles of Confederation is true? A. They created a national government that was much stronger than any individual state governments, which led many citizens to call for stronger state governments.

B. They were the first constitution of the United States, and they united the newly independent states under a national government with limited power.

C. They officially announced the independence of the United States and started the Revolutionary War.

D. They established the United States as a protectorate of Great Britain, capable of creating its own laws but relying on the British armed forces to defend it.

B

Explanation:the Articles of confederation was America's first try at a constitution. Strived to unite the states and limit the government. Later had to be fixed. Hope this helped!

facts: the 14th amendment

the 14th amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.

the 14th amendment was intended to protect the rights of former slaves after the american civil war.

the 14th amendment was approved by congress in june of 1866 and ratified by the states on july 9, 1868.

the 14th amendment establishes that all persons born in the united states are citizens and are guaranteed all the rights of citizenship.

the 14th amendment establishes that the law protects all citizens equally.

in this case the passage of the 14th amendment   that was violated was the last part in which it states that there is equal protection of the law.