Answer:
The correct answer is A) An increase in centrally held power.
Step-by-step explanation:
When the United States declared their independence from Great Britain, the last thing they wanted was another strong central government. One of the most significant reasons why they broke away from Britain was due to the power of King George III and his poor decision making. This is is why in the Articles of Confederation (the first US Constitution) the US creates a very small central government.