Debates erupted over representation in Congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch
The Enlightenment promoted the ideas of a belief in progress, and a faith in science. That religion was not the only way to view the world and live. It promoted a more secular outlook.
Roger Sherman signed the Great Compromise
Settlers wanted land, chance to start a new life. Mountain men travelled west for adventure. Middionaries travelled to convert native American to shristianity.
A new breed of managers and experts replaced traditional property owners as the leaders of the middle class.
