Perspective on who was entitled to the rights.
All of the Founders agreed that white, land-owning men were entitled to the rights of the Constitution. Beyond that group there was disagreement. Therefore, to get the passage of the Constitution some made compromises knowing the states could adjust laws as needed.
Blacks were not considered people in some cases, let alone entitled to rights. Women also were treated in a similar way. As the US grew so did the groups included in the democratic process.
The primary achievement of the Second continental Congress was drafting an official Declaration of Independence which officially separated the colonies from Great Britain. <span />
Kept them from having the freedoms they deserved and worked hard for
