Suppose you lived in Boston in 1775. When the fighting broke out Would you be a Patriot,a loyalist or a French - sitter? Be sure
to consider the advantages and difficulties you have had a subject of the British Empire. Also consider how hard it is to rebel against a government you have had all your life
A strong federal government according to these delegates would exercise absolutism and dictatorship. One of the delegates who did not attend the conference were the Rhodesians.