Attempts to establish strong governments in post-Revolutionary America were seriously hindered by the
a. lack of strong leadership available in the new nation.
b. revolutionary ideology that preached natural rights and suspicion of all governmental authority.
c. hostility of the clergy toward the idea of separation of church and state.
d. fear that a strong government would suppress economic development.
e. seizure of power by dangerous demagogues like Daniel Shays.
Answer: B