Read this passage from the articles of confederation: article iv. the better to secure and perpetuate mutual friendship and intercourse among the people of the different states in this union, the free inhabitants of each of these states, paupers, vagabonds and fugitives from justice excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several states. which founding principle of the articles is reflected in the passage? a. outlining guidelines for national expansion b. creating a permanent union c. making citizens of the states also citizens of the union d. creating a weak central government