Confederation was chosen by congress because they the felt the need for a strong union and a government powerful enough to defeat Great Britain.
The Republican minority in Congress argued that sedition laws violated
the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects freedom of
speech and the press.
the sedition act was intended for those intent on opposing any measure or measures of the government in additional to making it illegal for anyone to express "any false, scandalous and
malicious writing" against Congress or the president.
Divions existed between social classes, everyone had to change their way of living and they all had to follow the hammurabis code to live in a common surrounding. I think thats what it is, im just guessing.
How has it impacted yours?