The states afraid of centralized authority and a strong national government because of the stronghold England once held. The states enjoyed their independence.
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.
Colonists were afraid to form a strong national government during the war due to their recent experiences with British tyranny, leading to fears of centralized power and potential oppression. They were concerned that a strong government might infringe on individual liberties and state sovereignty. Additionally, the diverse interests and needs of various colonies made them wary of a singular authority that might not represent all voices equally. The desire to maintain local control and autonomy was paramount in the early stages of nation-building.
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They were afraid of a strong national government with economic powers controlled by the rich and powerful at the expense of the average American.
They were afraid that the government would resemble the monarchy of England.
They were afraid of a tyranny.
Many Americans were afraid that a strong government would leady to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
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.
... because most Americans were afraid of giving government too much power like the king of Britain or Parliament.
He said he "smelt a rat" and refused to go. He was afraid of the inevidable formation of a 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.
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