POL SCI 40 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: 6 Years, Montesquieu, Caving
14 Oct 2016
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Textbook: chapter 2 the constitution (page 39-54) (1780) continental army, the revolutionary force in the us revolution almost collapsed. Deaths, surrenders, limited soldiers, switch of sides. Problem in government continental congress: not decisive or quick enough because decisions required approval of all state governments, did not feed, clothed, armed, or paid army sufficiently. Too many free riding from political leaders to ordinary soldiers: states did not or in time contribute money and supplies, enlisted recruits received their requisitions and left. In time, the revolution gained credibility and in turn assistance from the french (1783) independence achieved, but still ineffective government (1787) state delegates revised constitution known as the articles of confederation in. Us geographically able to break away from monarchy and republicanism. Colonial experience taught us that a popularly elected legislature > other gov institutions. Also reminded of this in philadelphia when revamping the new constitution. Elected politicians experienced in politics (collective action)
