I believe they wanted a weak central government in 1776 so that they could earn their spot into the government and get what they wanted.
Extrinsic motivation is the desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment.
Answer: Manifest functions
Explanation:
Manifest function in terms of Robert Merton theory is defined as the function which is clear to mind of the individual who is performing the act or social happening.This activity is intended by the person with all the known and obvious circumstances.
Example of manifest function- vehicle are intended for making a person travel from one place to another.