Why Did Politicians Prefer to Work in State Government Instead

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why did politicians prefer to work in state government instead of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) Robert Morris was a poor superintendent of finance.
• B) The states resented their lack of power in Congress.
• C) State government was still seen as more relevant.
• D) The Federalists and the Antifederalists couldn't get along.

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