Challenges Faced by the New United States

What was one of the main challenges faced by the new United States?

• Building a Military

• Creating a Space Program

• Establishing a Monarchy

• Forming Alliances

The new country had to protect itself from other countries that might attack or take its land. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

The U.S. didn’t have a big army or navy to defend itself. Leaders had to figure out how to create a military that could protect the country but wouldn’t cost too much or make people afraid of a powerful government. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

The country needed a way for people and businesses to buy and sell things easily. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

The Constitution said the country needed courts, but it didn’t explain how they should work. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

The new country had to protect itself from other countries that might attack or take its land. It was important to keep everyone safe, but they didn’t have a strong plan or tools to do this yet. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

The U.S. didn’t have a big army or navy to defend itself. Leaders had to figure out how to create a military that could protect the country but wouldn’t cost too much or make people afraid of a powerful government. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

The country needed a way for people and businesses to buy and sell things easily. Leaders worked to create banks, manage money, and make rules about trade to keep the economy strong and fair. What was this challenge called?

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

Fill in the blank: The new country had to protect itself from other countries that might attack or take its land. It was important to keep everyone safe, but they didn’t have a strong plan or tools to do this yet. This challenge was called ________.

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System

Fill in the blank: The U.S. didn’t have a big army or navy to defend itself. Leaders had to figure out how to create a military that could protect the country but wouldn’t cost too much or make people afraid of a powerful government. This challenge was called ________.

• Building a Military

• Maintaining National Security

• Creating a Stable Economic System

• Setting Up the Court System