HIS271Y1 Lecture Notes - The Federalist Papers, Anti-Federalism, United States Capitol
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The revolution created the framework and the language by which marginalized groups were able to express themselves and find the freedoms that were created by the revolution, but were not realized. Convention to discuss the articles of confederation was a response to the failure of the articles. Each states had different laws which complicates things. Power did not lie in the hands of the population. Two options: the virginia plan (the big states plan ) representation by population. The virginia plan distressed the smaller states, and the new jersey plan served to the smaller states, but they both gave more power to congress. Within the concern of representation within the states system, slavery became an issue. Create a balance between the small and large states. Supreme courts to adjudicate disputes between the states. Allowed to declare war, levy taxes, regulate trade, and to legislate.
