HIST 1001 Final: The American Revolution
Document Summary
Congress and the colonies mobilize for war c. ) a comparison of forces. British hopes rise as american"s hopes sink b. ) The early national state: the u. s. under two constitutions. Provisions, strengths and weaknesses c. ) campaign for a new framework of government. Campaign for a new framework of government a. ) Annapolis conference, 1786 c. ) depression and shay"s rebellion, 1786. Daniel shays and other men of property and influence cried no taxation without representation. Alarming cause these men were previous revolutionaries. Hamilton"s invitations purpose to devise further provisions to render the constitution of the federal government. The constitution of the united states, 1787-89 a. ) Articles of confederation : needed 9/13 states to vote in favor of change. Agree on presiding officer to be george washington. Virginia plan: biggest states would dominate congress. New jersey plan: representation will be uniform. Upper house uniform number of representatives (2). Slave states insist that slaves be counted as part of population.
