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The first attempt to unite the former colonies under a central government was called the?
The U.S. Constitution.
What was the US' first attempt at a central government?
The Articles of Confederation
After winning their indepndence from England the colonies were reluctant to?
be governed by a strong central government
After winning their independence from England the colonies were reluctant to what?
be governed by a stong central government
After winning their independence from England were the colonies reluctant to be governed by a strong central government?
yes!
Why was the second continental congress created?
So they could be a central government of the 13 colonies
What was the government structure within the colonies in 1700?
The government in the colonies during the 1700's was not very organized. Although they were made of different branches and had separate colony bodies, the central government was nothing compared to the governing power of the British. Many of the colonies had their own governing body that only had to do with that specific colony, like the House of Burgesses. The central governing body couldn't have complete control over all of the colonies at once either.
When did all of the 13 colonies have their own government?
The thirteen colonies first had their own government when the Articles of Confederation was in effect. The Articles of Confederation was a national government that gave individual power to each state instead of a strong central government like we have today. The strong state government was used in fear against having a monarchy or dictatorship like they had escaped from England. Even today states still have their own government it is just the strong central government is the "supreme law of the land."
How are powers divided between the states and the central government?
The advantages of dividing power between the central government and the states is that it leads to equality. The basic services like health care and education get to reach to the people at the grassroots.
How do you use central government in sentences?
Their country has a central government.What will the central government decide on that issue? We should have a central government here.
What other group besides colonial assemblies could make laws affecting the colonies?
If you are referring to the colonies BEFORE the Revolution, that would be the English Parliament. After the Revolution, there was no central government that was higher in authority or more powerful than the individual government of each colony.
Which government document served as the colonies' central legal document until it was replaced by the US Constitution in 1787?
The Articles of Confederation.
