The influence of religion in the US during this time was perhaps most notable in New England, where the Puritans used their hard work ethic to build the societies that would soon blossom into thriving cities. In the Southwest, religion took more of a backseat, and was more about worship than a way of life.
They weren't immediately interested in giving up their individual State's power, something they had tons of under the Articles Of Confederation.
The answer is An EXECUTIVE ORDER.
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Cities cannot keep up with population growth to provide the services people need
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