The chapter introduction discusses the dilemma of citizens identifying with state and nation after the Revolution to make the point that
A. Americans had to experiment to find a way to create a united republic that confronted the realities of separate identities and inequalities.
B. because of the Revolution, most felt a sense of identity and loyalty with the united cause, but political jealousies prevented a strong governmental structure until the crises of the 1780s forced the politicians to act.
C. immediately after the Revolution, no one had a sense of identity or loyalty toward the nation, so it was predictable that the new United States would be politically decentralized.
D. Americans created one kind of united government with the Declaration of Independence; needing a better union, they overwhelmingly supported the new Constitution.
Answer: A
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b. the desire to expand its economic reach to new markets c. military maneuvers in Europe d. All of these choices. e. None of these choices.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.