The main goal of the North at the beginning of the war was to a. end slavery. c. punish the South. b. be recognized as independent. d. reunite the country.

Article ii "each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled."—articles of confederation which of the following principles of american democracy does this quote best represent? social contract natural rights federalism rule of law