why was it important for the united states government to repay its revolutionary war debts?

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2007-02-25 06:01:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government

to maintain credibility with the countries who financially helped us to pay the costs of fighting the war with England.

2007-02-28 07:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because the countries we owed to were stronger than us?

Aside from that, governments have to pay thier debts to have legitimacy.

2007-02-25 14:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, it is kind of hypocritical for our government to demand payment of the debts owed to it if we have outstanding debts, isn't it??

2007-02-25 14:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To make sure that other countries would take the new country seriously?

2007-02-25 14:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋