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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.4
Why did some Founding Fathers view a standing army as problematic under the new Constitution after experiencing challenges under the Articles?
They thought that a standing army would weaken state militias.
They felt a standing army would provoke unnecessary conflicts.
They believed a standing army would be too costly.
They feared it could lead to an oppressive government.
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AP US Government - 1.4 Challenges of the Articles of Confederation
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