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In which year was the federal government of the US legally established as the central government of the young nation?
A.
In 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress.
B.
In 1781 when the War of Independence ended with the victory of the North Americans.
C.
In 1783 when the Treaty of Paris was signed and Britain recognized the independence of the United States.
D.
In 1789 when the US Constitution came into force and a new federal government began operations.