It has been accepted that Congress may, in proposing an amendment, set a reasonable time limit for its ratification. ... This it held to be a political question that Congress would have to resolve in the event three-fourths of the states ever gave their assent to the proposal.
1. Rivers,Lakes,& Ponds. for Agriculture,
2. Settled in areas with many Animals to hunt.
3. Mountains, and Hills for defense against enemy tribes.
After the battles of Trenton and Princeton the war was in George Washington's favor because of the surprise attacks they captured 1000 enemies in Trenton alone with low casualties on both sides.
Because he gave them what they wanted. For a definite price but they went on and did it anyway.
