Question

multiple choice question
during the confederation period, most people identified themselves primarily as ______.

americans
british subjects
citizens of their state

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Explanation:

During the Confederation Period (of the United States), the sense of national identity as "Americans" was not as strong as the identification with one's own state. The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government, and people's primary loyalty was often to their individual states. Being "British subjects" was less relevant as the US had gained independence, and the focus was more on state - level identity rather than a national American identity at that time.

Answer:

C. citizens of their state