The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia of Pennsylvania. Here the 12 delegates of the thirteen colonies met in May of 1787. Only a delegate from Rhode Island did not take part as they were afraid of losing their states rights.
The main idea behind the
convention was setting up a new government in place of the existing one. James
Madison and Alexander Hamilton were in favor of changing the government,
although it was superficially shown that the target was to change the Articles
of Confederation.
Answer:
Upcountry anti-Federalists. Political tensions between the Lowcountry and the Upcountry (8-3.1) played a prominent role in the ratification of the Constitution. The South Carolina ratifying convention was held in Charleston despite the fact that the state capital had already been moved to Columbia.
Explanation:
The Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century paved the way for the Industrial Revolution in Britain. New farming techniques and improved livestock breeding led to amplified food production. This allowed a spike in population and increased health. The new farming techniques also led to an enclosure movement.
Effect: Many American colonists feared a powerful government. Cause: Many former colonists feared losing their freedom to a new government. Effect: The new Americans made sure their new government could not take away states' freedom and independence. Cause: The British government taxed the American colonists unfairly.
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