The scroll symbolizes assurance of salvation in “The Pilgrim’s Progress.”
The scroll was important to Christian because as Bunyan reminds us, it represents “the assurance of his life and acceptance at the desired haven.” Assurance is not guaranteed to all believers and isn’t given in the Christian walk. It can be weak or strong at times and it can be lost for a time because of neglect or sin.
They weren't immediately interested in giving up their individual State's power, something they had tons of under the Articles Of Confederation.
War of 1812 is one of them.