POLS 1510 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: 6 Years, Connecticut Compromise, Pragmatism
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Colonial roots of the constitution: features of colonial politics that propelled the new nation towards its constitution: Colonies were 3000 miles away from the king and his armies. The english ignored the colonies (salutary neglect) which allowed them to develop their own political institutions. This is why the americans revolted when england tried to get involved. They argued about representation and that prepared them for the debate over the constitution. Some colonies started with mutual agreements with the settlers, known as compacts (mutual agreement that provides for joint action to achieve defined goals) or covenants (a compact invoking religious or moral authority) Many colonists came to the new world to practice their religion in peace. Why the colonists revolted: the americans revolted because the victory over france introduced 2 changes. 10,000 troops (english) remained in the colonies to protect the newly won land.
