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Why did the American colonies want to form a national government after declaring independence from Great Britain?

They wanted to write a constitution.
They wanted to unite against Great Britain.
They were unhappy with their state constitutions.
They were about to lose the war against Great Britain.

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They wanted to unite against Great Britain.

After declaring independence the states needed a national government to coordinate the war effort, manage diplomacy (seek allies and recognition), handle common finances and supplies, and present a united front.