Americans were so opposed to a strong national government because they didn't want the government to take their power away and for the government to get all of the power
A strong central government
Hobbes wanted a strong government monarchy.
After the American Revolution, many Americans were wary of a strong central government because they associated it with the tyranny and oppression they had experienced under British rule. They valued individual liberties and feared that a powerful government could infringe on their rights. Additionally, the experience of self-governance in their states fostered a preference for local control and skepticism towards centralized authority. This sentiment ultimately influenced the design of the Articles of Confederation, which established a weak national government.
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Shay's Rebellion
The Articles of Confederation were weak and did not even give a semi-strong Government.
A strong central government
A strong central government
your mom. They didn't want there own people to revolt against it.
A strong central government
A strong central government
Flexible Power That Was Not Oppressive.
Colonial America had just won Independence from Britain. The Federalist Papers were written by Madison Hamilton and Jay and argued in favor of a strong central government, but Americans feared a central government. They did not want to be "ruled" again.
Most Americans wanted their new government to improve trade and to help them.
Hobbes wanted a strong government monarchy.