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They were reminded of their experience of being ruled bu the Crown and they didn't want to relive that.sadas

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The abuses the American colonist faced under the king of England made many Americans uneasy about strong Central government

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They wanted to keep most of the power at their level.

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Q: Why did the states not want to form a stronger government?
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