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The Critical Period
- The 1780s, between the war's end and the Constitution's ratification, were a critical period for the US.
- Internal and external pressures threatened the nation's survival, worsened by the Articles of Confederation.
International Challenges
- The US struggled in international relations after independence, with European powers prioritizing their own interests.
- France, Spain, and Holland were no longer as supportive, and Britain adopted a contemptuous posture.
Spanish-American Tensions
- Spain's control of the Mississippi River delta caused conflict with westward-expanding Americans.
- This highlighted internal tensions, particularly between the Northeast and the South/West.