The correct answer to the question is B. Newburgh Conspiracy. This plan occurred in 1783 and involved a group of army officers who were dissatisfied with the weak national government under the Articles of Confederation. The Newburgh Conspiracy aimed to pressure the Congress to address the army's pay issues and pensions by using the threat of a military coup.
During the Revolutionary War, many soldiers and officers were not being paid and were facing financial difficulties. In response, some officers, including Horatio Gates and Henry Knox, proposed a plan to pressure Congress into meeting their demands. George Washington, however, opposed the idea of using military force to influence civilian government.
Washington's intervention helped diffuse the situation, and instead of a coup, the Congress eventually addressed the army's concerns. The Newburgh Conspiracy highlighted the challenges faced by the young nation and underscored the need for a stronger national government that could address issues of finance, military compensation, and national stability.
