Which of the following best describes how the Articles of Confederation allowed Congress to protect the new nation?
Select one:

a. The States created individual armies and navies, and Congress provided the weapons.

b. Congress could raise and lead the army and navy, and elected the soldiers and officers.

c. Congress could raise and lead the army and navy, but the states were responsible for providing the soldiers.

d. The States raised and provided the soldiers in the army and navy, and Congress appointed all the officers.