The Disruptive Forces That Produced a Shaky Start Toward Union

question 120

Multiple Choice

The disruptive forces that produced a shaky start toward union of the states immediately following the Revolutionary War included

• A) the absence of the unifying element of a common cause.
• B) an economic depression in the colonies.
• C) the fact that each of the thirteen states had its own unique governmental structure.
• D) the absence of any really effective political leaders.
• E) slavery.

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Definitions:

Complete Deprivation

A condition or situation in which an individual or organism is totally deprived of something necessary for its survival or well-being, such as food, social interaction, or sensory input.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, reduced heart rate, and relaxed muscle activity, essential for physical recovery and memory consolidation.

Tolerance

The body's reduced response to a drug after repeated use, necessitating higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Rumination

The focused attention on the symptoms of one's distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, as opposed to its solutions.