This was to provide England a safeguard from the
expansionist plans of Spain as claimed Florida for its colony. They were given free rein to do develop the
colony but at the same be responsible for governing it. Eventually Carolina was divided into North
and South and both became British colonies.
Checks in balances Congress can override a veto if 2/3 are in favor
<span>After considerable debate and alteration, the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States' first constitution, and was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present day Constitution went into effect.</span>