The 'Newburgh Conspiracy' involved a potential military coup by Continental Army officers primarily because:
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Correct answer: They were frustrated by the government's failure to pay salaries and pensions
The incident highlighted the dangerous consequences of the government’s inability to tax. Only George Washington’s personal intervention prevented the officers from taking violent action against the civilian government.
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