Thirteen Colonies” is shorthand for the English-speaking colonies arrayed along the east coast of North America, which rebelled against Britain in 1775-83.
The Americans formed a republic, a government in which citizens rule through
<span>"Elected representatives", since this is what primarily differentiates between a "direct democracy" and a "representative democracy". </span><span />
Answer:
The creation of a federal government would weaken the states and the rights of the people (America would go back to being a monarchy again) and refused to sign the constitution unless a bill of rights was secured.
The correct answer is A)Desire for freedom
Since independence means Freedom