Which of these best describes the political culture of the 1780s?
a. more fragmented than before the Revolution
b. sharing a commitment to a strong, centralized national government
c. committed to a written constitution
d. sharing a commitment to republicanism but lack of agreement on how to resolve tensions
Answer: d. sharing a commitment to republicanism but lack of agreement on how to resolve tensions
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A) working class B) middle class C) aristocracy D) clergy
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