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What was one of the missing elements in the United States of America in 1787?
What was one of the missing elements in the United States of America in 1787?
- A national anthem
- A national language
- A president (correct)
- A national currency
Why did people's loyalty to their state make it hard for them to think of themselves as Americans?
Why did people's loyalty to their state make it hard for them to think of themselves as Americans?
- Because the states had different way of life, often with their own religion and customs (correct)
- Because the states were settled at different times
- Because they were forced to swear loyalty to their state
- Because the states were governed by different leaders
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
- To hold the states together to fight the war (correct)
- To create a national court system
- To create a US army and navy
- To create a strong central government
What was the main occupation of the people in the South?
What was the main occupation of the people in the South?
What did Congress rely on to pay off war debts?
What did Congress rely on to pay off war debts?
What did some leaders, including George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, want for the United States?
What did some leaders, including George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, want for the United States?
What did the Articles of Confederation promise to the states?
What did the Articles of Confederation promise to the states?
What was the result of the Continental money becoming worthless?
What was the result of the Continental money becoming worthless?
What was George Washington's opinion about the government in 1787?
What was George Washington's opinion about the government in 1787?
What was the outcome of Shays's Rebellion in western Massachusetts?
What was the outcome of Shays's Rebellion in western Massachusetts?
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