The colonies refused to give up any of their own powers to one central authority.
There are many examples like protest, gathering like parties, and political announcements
Pargo v. Elliot--this case was the beginning of women arguing they do not receive equal treatment to other prisoners.
Though the case was overturned and no just cause was found, it did bring attention to the issue of treatment of prisoners. In particular, women prisons being so few have been cited as having poor health programs and not as many educational programs as men.
Maintaining balanced power between Nations.
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