How was the United States unprepared for a large European War?

Jefferson's cut had weakened the military leaving a shortage of soldiers and a Navy of only 8 ships.

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jefferson's cut had weakened the military leaving a shortage of soldiers and a Navy of only 8 ships.

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in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

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