The name of the central authority from 1781 to 1789 was the
a. American National Government.
b. Confederation Congress.
c. Continental Congress.
d. Executive Branch.
e. President.
Question 2
Why did the national government have difficulty maintaining its army during the Revolutionary War?
a. The majority of the delegates were opposed to the war.
b. It was dependent upon the states for revenues and an army.
c. Many soldiers were defecting to the British army.
d. The army commanders were unable to disperse funds and equipment effectively.
e. British spies were stealing equipment and money from army storehouses.
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