the British seemed unbeatable. During the previous 100 years, the British had enjoyed triumph after triumph over nations as powerful as France and Spain. At first glance, the odds were clearly against the Americans. A closer look provides insight into how the underdogs emerged victorious.
Britain's military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress
The articles of confederation was drafted after the revolutionary war. But later on this would also create issues since the power was given to states and not to the Federal government.
The primary function of the senate was considered by the Founding Fathers as the popularly elected House of Representatives' check. Therefore, every state, regardless of the population or size, shall be equally represented. The Senate will share with the responsibility of the House of Representatives for all the lawmaking within U.S.
This is true and the after-dinner speeches did develop in England
during that time and their purpose was mainly to entertain or to state something
important but in humorous way. Any topic could discussed if it was approached
humorously and even though its main purpose was to entertain it could also be a
bit informational and persuasive.