Federalists argued that the constitution did not need a bill of rights, because the people and states kept any powers not given to the federal government. Anti federalists held that Bill of rights was necessary to safeguard individual liberty
Shay's Rebellion highlighted major problems with the Articles of Confederation because State governments had difficulties fixing their economies and raising militias for defense. Shay's Rebellion highlighted the need for a stronger central government to prove for the economic welfare and civil defense of the newly formed United States.
Jamestown-
- First permanent English settlement in the New World.
- Settled in 1607.
- Roughly 100 men came to settle this land.
- The first couple years were extremely difficult due to conflicts with Native American groups, harsh winters, and death due to diseases.
- Became a financial succes after John Rolfe learned how to cultivate tobacco on this land.
Massachusetts Bay
- Settled in 1630 by a group of Puritans who were escaping religious persecution in England.
- Religion was a significant part of their life.
-John Winthrop was the leader who inspired the Puritains through his "City Upon a Hill" speech.
- The goal was to create a religious society in which all other societies could model themselves after.
Pennsylvania-
- Settled by William Penn during the middle of the 17th century.
- Becamme a safe haven for Quakers and other individuals who were not Puritan.
- Acceptance of other religions resulted in the development of a cultural diverse population.
Child labor laws were instituted