The Americans did not want an overly strong government because England had had one and it had helped cause the revolutionary war. The Americans wanted to be completely free(although it didn't end up being the greatest idea). They thought they should be able to govern themselves(and so-forth came the Articles of Confederation).
A strong central government
Hobbes wanted a strong government monarchy.
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No
A whole new government.They wanted to protect peoples rights.They all agreed that's the government needed to be strong,But not to strong.
no
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.
Hobbes wanted a strong government monarchy.
Most Americans wanted their new government to improve trade and to help them.