Constitutional Convention Issues
After defeating the British in the war for independence, the newly independent colonies were bombarded with numerous problems and difficulties. Among those predicaments included the debts amassed during the war with the British. Also, fear that other countries who wanted to attack and invade sections of the colonies arose due to the growing activity of the British, the Spanish, and most importantly, the Native Americans. The biggest problem was how to establish a non-oppressive, democratic government that would preserve the ideals of the citizens of the new colonies. Therefore, in order to confront and solve said issues, the forefathers decided to establish a strong democracy to not only protect the citizens, but also arrange a government that has certain rules and regulations that would not be categorized as tyrannical.
As the war ended, the colonies became a sovereign nation. However, with the victory came a small damper in the celebration:......
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