Multiple choice

Why did the early Americans distrust a strong central government?

  1. bad experience with George Washington

  2. They didn't like their lives under King George III

  3. They didn't like the idea of having a new government

  4. They distrusted all types of government

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Early Americans had experienced perceived tyranny under King George III and the British Parliament. This led to a deep-seated fear of centralized power, which influenced the creation of the Articles of Confederation.