The events below occurred in the first years after American independence.
(H)

• Spain challenged the Southwestern borders of the United States.
• Britain refused to hand over forts in the Northwest
• Pirates attacked American merchant ships in the Mediterranean Sea

Which conclusion could be drawn from these events?

A. Americans had actually been better off under British rule.
B. Americans had to try harder to avoid entanglements with Europe.
C. The Confederation Congress was taxing states too much without their
consent.
D. Under the Articles of Confederation, national interests were not fully
protected.