Multiple choice Why did the early Americans distrust a strong central government? bad experience with George Washington They didn't like their lives under King George III They didn't like the idea of having a new government They distrusted all types of government Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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.