This depends on if a refers to the current government.
If it is, then the answer is D. none of the above
However, the articles of confederation, america's first government, was the first thing that Americans did after the war, so the answer could also be A
They had their own strategies and it would be foolish to think that they didn't have thier own desires and knowledge. They were choosing the European powers which they thought would serve their cause, that is why some supported one European power and the others supported another European power. Their role was great because they knew the ground well.
C plantations is the awnser
