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Where did most people's primary loyalty lie after the Revolutionary War?
To their state
Why did Americans at the time prefer a republic over a direct democracy?
They feared giving too much power to the uneducated masses.
Which philosopher's ideas influenced the view that individual self-interest could benefit the whole nation?
Adam Smith
Which state briefly allowed women property owners to vote until 1807?
New Jersey
Who was mostly not allowed to vote in the new states?
Women and African Americans.
Name one place the founders looked to for ideas on how to build a government.
Ancient Rome or Ancient Greece.
Under the Articles of Confederation, between a big state and a small state, who got more votes in Congress?
Every state got one vote, so they were equal.
