Question

Why did the Founding Fathers seek to "form a more perfect Union"?
They wanted to declare their independence from Britain.
They wanted to demonstrate the benefits of self-government to the world.
They wanted to establish a world confederation similar to the United Nations.
They wanted to fix problems experienced under the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Founding Fathers sought to "form a more perfect Union" because they wanted to demonstrate the benefits of self-government to the world.

Explanation:

• In the view of the founding fathers, the idea of self-government was superior to the idea of hegemony because self-government dispensed the liberty to decide for ourselves without depending on anyone else without having to face unjust treatment from the ones who governed.
• A union of self-governed states was believed to be more democratic and function in the thoughts of the founding fathers.

Answer 2

Answer:

They wanted to fix problems experienced under the Articles of Confederation.

Explanation: