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Why were the states afraid centralized authority and a strong national government?
The states afraid of centralized authority and a strong national government because of the stronghold England once held. The states enjoyed their independence.
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Why were the states afraid of centralized authority and a strong national government?
In the Revolutionary Period in America's history, the various colonies and colonists were afraid of centralized authority and a strong national government for several related reasons. First, the British government exhibited such powers. Second, and still more importantly, such powers are easily abused and cannot easily be reformed once abuses (or other injustices in the government) take root.
Why were the American people afraid of strong national government?
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Why did southerns oppose many of Hamilton's proposals for building a strong economy?
They were afraid of a strong national government with economic powers controlled by the rich and powerful at the expense of the average American.
Why didn't people want a powerful national government for the country?
They were afraid that the government would resemble the monarchy of England.
Why did the articles of confederation not allow the national government to exercise implied powers?
They were afraid of a tyranny.
Why does the articles of confederation give the national government few powers?
Many Americans were afraid that a strong government would leady to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
Why were some of the founding fathers afraid to set up a national government?
Since the British had lived under the British for so long and the British were so cruel to them, most people distrusted a strong central government and that is why they did not want a national government.
Why did the states create a weak national government?
... because most Americans were afraid of giving government too much power like the king of Britain or Parliament.
Why was Patrick Henry not at the constitutional convention?
He said he "smelt a rat" and refused to go. He was afraid of the inevidable formation of a national government.
Why were founders afraid to have a strong national government?
They had been ruled over by a government with too much power for years, and didn't want to create the same type of government after fighting for freedom for 6 years.
Why were people drawn to church service but afraid of church authority?
because they were afraid that the people that were the authority would judge them, and because they are high in the lords eyes they were afraid that god would be mad.....thats my best guess
The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government partially because most Americans were what?
... because most Americans were afraid of giving government too much power like the king of Britain or Parliament.
