What was the purpose of the articles of confederation? pick one 1. the articles of confederation were created to form a firm federal tie between the states and the central government. -wrong 2. the articles of confederation were meant to legally document the separation of the american colonies from great britain.-wrong 3. the articles of confederation were designed to provide the colonies with a system to work together in times of need, such as war. 4. the articles of confederation comprised a list of grievances about the atrocities perpetrated on colonial citizens by king george iii.