2024_OCR: A Level History
AY212/01 The American
Revolution 1740–1796
What were the challenges faced by the former colonies after independence? -
ANS1. issue of debt
2. divisions
3. articles of confederation
4. desire for liberty
5. differences between the North and the South
6. Expansion
7. Uncertainty
Why was debt an issue during early independence? - ANSIssue of debt - congress
had raised money by borrowing from abroad (especially France and the
Netherlands). The new republic faced the burden of debt and because of the
economic disruptions brought by war, there were substantial debts incurred by many
farmers and small producers. The republic was divided between those who were
wealthy enough to lend money to Congress and individuals and those that owed the
money. Debtors argued for more money to be printed and prices to rise so that their
debts would be eliminated but this ultimately led to inflation.
Why were divisions an issue during early independence? - ANSDivisions - huge
divisions within the colonies: Loyalists were divided from Patriots and large numbers
fled to British Canada to avoid persecution. Divisions between rich and poor (i.e.
virtual civil war in South Carolina between property owners and backcountry people
loyal to Britain) and some divided between white Americans and Native Americans.
Weak government faced with elements of civil war and maintaining independence.
Why were the Articles of Confederation an issue during early independence? -
ANSArticles of Confederation - 1777 (1781 - ratified): first written constitution of the
US, demands of wars had led to some overall authority being exerted by Congress.
National army, national commander and paper money. However, there were no
national taxes, no uniform law, no war cabinet and a unanimous vote was needed to
change things. Each state had been encouraged to form its own government but
they favoured ruling by elected assemblies.
AY212/01 The American
Revolution 1740–1796
What were the challenges faced by the former colonies after independence? -
ANS1. issue of debt
2. divisions
3. articles of confederation
4. desire for liberty
5. differences between the North and the South
6. Expansion
7. Uncertainty
Why was debt an issue during early independence? - ANSIssue of debt - congress
had raised money by borrowing from abroad (especially France and the
Netherlands). The new republic faced the burden of debt and because of the
economic disruptions brought by war, there were substantial debts incurred by many
farmers and small producers. The republic was divided between those who were
wealthy enough to lend money to Congress and individuals and those that owed the
money. Debtors argued for more money to be printed and prices to rise so that their
debts would be eliminated but this ultimately led to inflation.
Why were divisions an issue during early independence? - ANSDivisions - huge
divisions within the colonies: Loyalists were divided from Patriots and large numbers
fled to British Canada to avoid persecution. Divisions between rich and poor (i.e.
virtual civil war in South Carolina between property owners and backcountry people
loyal to Britain) and some divided between white Americans and Native Americans.
Weak government faced with elements of civil war and maintaining independence.
Why were the Articles of Confederation an issue during early independence? -
ANSArticles of Confederation - 1777 (1781 - ratified): first written constitution of the
US, demands of wars had led to some overall authority being exerted by Congress.
National army, national commander and paper money. However, there were no
national taxes, no uniform law, no war cabinet and a unanimous vote was needed to
change things. Each state had been encouraged to form its own government but
they favoured ruling by elected assemblies.
