During the winter of 1786-1787, John Adams of Massachusetts was sent to negotiate a new treaty with the British to cover disputes left over from the war.The British government responded that it would

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The British government responded that it would negotiate with each of the 13 states separately, rather than through a unified federal government, which was a major point of contention for the American delegation. This led to further divisions between the states and strengthened the case for a stronger central government.

During the Winter of 1786-1787, John Adams of Massachusetts Was