Question

why did americans form a confederation after successfully defeating the british in the american revolution? americans were fearful of a republic americans desired a monarchy americans were fearful of a weak central government americans were fearful of a strong central government question 3 what event highlighted the weakness of the articles of confederation, prompting some to call for a meeting to change the g question 4 what was the newburgh conspiracy? a plot to kill general george washington a plot by army officers to overthrow the articles of confederation a plot by army officers to invade canada a plot by alexander hamilton to establish an independent nation of new york

Explanation:

1. After the American Revolution, Americans had just fought against a strong - centralized British rule. They were afraid of creating another strong central government, which led to the formation of a confederation.
2. Shays' Rebellion in 1786 - 1787 highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as the central government had limited power to deal with the uprising.
3. The Newburgh Conspiracy was a plot by Army officers to overthrow the Articles of Confederation as they were dissatisfied with the government's inability to meet their demands.

Answer:

1. Americans were fearful of a strong central government
2. Shays' Rebellion
3. A plot by Army officers to overthrow the Articles of Confederation