Read this passage from the articles of confederation: each state retains its sovereignty freedom and independence and every power jurisdiction and right which is nit by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states in congress assembled
which principle did this excerpt establish
a. protection of the rights of the central government
b. the protection of the right to property
c. the protection of the rights of individuals citizens
d. the protection of the rights of states

The correct answer is D) The protection of the rights of states.

The Articles of Confederation was America's first constitution after they became a seperate country free of British influence. One of the most important causes of America's split from Britain was a central government that did not listen to the needs/wants of the citizens. Many Americans viewed the British central government as tyrannical.

This is why when American delegates made the Articles of Confederation, they gave a significant amount of power to state governments. Giving states significant rights/control over their respective territory would help to prevent the creation of an overbearing central government.

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)

president carter called the victims of kidnapping "victims of terrorism and anarchy" and added that the united states was not going to give in to blackmail. in the united states, they see hostage-taking as an outrage on the part of the islamist movement that violated the principle of international law on the immunity and inviolability of diplomats and their embassies.

carter refused to yield to the demands, khomeini used the situation to consolidate his power and nullify the challenges of the moderate wing of his government, headed by its president. the euphoria over the humiliation of the most powerful nation distracted the iranian people from the economic difficulties of their country. carter, in april 1980, broke diplomatic relations with iran and imposed a trade embargo, except medicine and food. iranian funds in the us they were frozen and accounted for to compensate the hostages when they were released and to pay the demands of us companies against iran.