Based on the timeline, the trend that can be observed in the United States' early years is a series of challenges to the power of the federal government. Early U.S. history was marked by various events and movements that questioned the authority and reach of the federal government, such as states' rights debates and conflicts over federal laws and policies.
Use the timeline to answer the question.
Looking at the timeline, what trend can you find in the United States' early years?
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an increasing number of
• states seceding from the
Union
a gradual weakening of
• the federal government's powers
a growth in support for the
• federal government in the North
a series of challenges to the power of the federal government
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