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After the Revolutionary War, how did people in America primarily identify themselves?

• As Americans, united under one nation.

• As citizens of their own separate states.

• As British subjects, despite the war.

• As members of a new monarchy.

Which groups of people were largely ignored during the formation of the new American government, despite the nation's stated ideals of life, liberty, and happiness for all?

• European immigrants and merchants.

• Indigenous people and enslaved African Americans.

• Women and children.

• Farmers and laborers.

What was George Washington's opinion on the idea of "sovereign states" after the Declaration of Independence?

• He fully supported it, believing in strong individual state power.

• He believed states could not be truly independent for long and survive.

• He thought it was a temporary solution until a monarchy could be established.

• He was indifferent, focusing only on military matters.

Under the Articles of Confederation, what was a significant limitation of the Continental Congress regarding states' contributions?

• It could only declare war if all states agreed unanimously.

• It could not ask states for money or soldiers.

• It could ask states for money and soldiers, but could not force them to contribute.

• It had the power to tax states directly, but chose not to.

By 1786, what was the main problem that led some people to believe America would fall apart under the Articles of Confederation?

• The states were too united and powerful.

• There was no sound central government with power to act for all states.

• The country had too much money and was experiencing inflation.

• Foreign powers were invading the states.