This was because of state’s rights. The early government was weak because the
early and states were prioritized out fear that they will again dictated like
the British did to them. As a result the
government was not able to function properly. Due to the weakness from its
constitution known as the Articles of Confederation, they realized that they
needed stronger government and a new constitution.
Because the world was struggling harshly and motivations were becoming pointless, a simple thing like talking could help beyond measures, hope this helps.
the merchants were not yet a class and the nobles were a class separate from the monarchs in a way all monarchs were nobles not all nobles were monarchs hope this helps.