1) How did the revolutionary American ideas of natural human rights, equality, and freedom from governmental tyranny affect the new state constitutions and legislatures in the post-Revolutionary period (1783-1789)?
The aftermath of the American Revolution basically scared the new leaders of America from creating a government that would upset the citizens. After all the complaining the colonists did pre-revolution, they knew that applying taxes, creating a strong government, and basically trying to run a respectable country would be a very tentative process. To avoid the mistakes King George made, a people friendly government was put in place at first, and as the citizens started to get used to the idea that they were the citizens of a free America and not Britain, then a stronger government was proposed to the citizens for approval, and the debate over the best way to write the Constitution was off.
The new Americans feared greatly another incident like the one it experienced with Great Britain before and during the Revolutionary War. The Articles of Confederation were written so as to extremely limit the power of the national government, which was hardly existent to begin with. But the Americans were confident that they would not be ruled by another King, so they felt confident that their rights as individuals would be protected.
In response to what Americans endured during the Revolutionary War, Americans wanted to make sure that power of the national government would be tremendously limited. To do so, the Americans established a government that would be the opposite of how the King had ruled them and this new government would not hold absolute power. The document written to put these ideas into play was known as the Articles of Confederation and was created to provide freedom to America after Britain's harsh rule.
It creates the concept of Republic Democracy (consent of the governedàthis is HUGE) The New State Constitutions are now based on Republicanism and most have weak governors with veto power to avoid an oppressive government like that of England. There is a bicameral legislature (two houses-House of Reps and Senate). Most all constitutions now have a Bill of Rights so that the people may be guaranteed their basic freedoms (natural rights). Power was taken from the legislature essentially (this came with the creation of the executive branch) to make sure legislative branch couldn’t abuse its power.
From 1783 to 1789 The Articles of Confederation was America's form of government. Based on the ideas of natural human rights, equality, and freedom from governmental tyranny they gave themselves very little power. They did not want to seem to be like England in a monarchy way. They didn't have the freedom to tax or even make an army. If it wasn't for the desire to separate from England and the king in the American Revolution, the power of the government would probably not be such a big issue.
The American people were in fear of having another form of government like that of Britain. Their constitutions reflected this through giving lots of power to legislation and making sure that governors did not have enough power to become corrupt and dictate over the colonies.
Amber... I believe that what you stated is correct in information but I think the key understanding question is focusing on the time before the ratification of the Constitution. =]
When America began to create their own government they had to be very careful of not causing another revolt. They new that a government as strong as Englands wouldn't work because it doesn't represent the people. To make sure this never happened they established a very limited government with the majority of power in the legislative branch. Through this they made sure that small masses or (mobs) would never run the country.
The American people were in fear that they would have another government like Britain. The new state constitutions were based on republicanism which reduced the fear of americans. But, The Articles of Confederation were the main government in America. It provided freedom to America. Also, the governors had very little power.
yea. i getcha Rachel. thanks. Well, before the whole Constitution ordeal the people wanted a government that was kind of "not there". They wanted the opposite of what they had experience with England.
Total legislative domination. Very weak governors. Federal government had very little power. States governments ran their states without restriction. All of this because they thought Britain screwed up.
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The aftermath of the American Revolution basically scared the new leaders of America from creating a government that would upset the citizens. After all the complaining the colonists did pre-revolution, they knew that applying taxes, creating a strong government, and basically trying to run a respectable country would be a very tentative process. To avoid the mistakes King George made, a people friendly government was put in place at first, and as the citizens started to get used to the idea that they were the citizens of a free America and not Britain, then a stronger government was proposed to the citizens for approval, and the debate over the best way to write the Constitution was off.
The new Americans feared greatly another incident like the one it experienced with Great Britain before and during the Revolutionary War. The Articles of Confederation were written so as to extremely limit the power of the national government, which was hardly existent to begin with. But the Americans were confident that they would not be ruled by another King, so they felt confident that their rights as individuals would be protected.
In response to what Americans endured during the Revolutionary War, Americans wanted to make sure that power of the national government would be tremendously limited. To do so, the Americans established a government that would be the opposite of how the King had ruled them and this new government would not hold absolute power. The document written to put these ideas into play was known as the Articles of Confederation and was created to provide freedom to America after Britain's harsh rule.
It creates the concept of Republic Democracy (consent of the governedàthis is HUGE)
The New State Constitutions are now based on Republicanism and most have weak governors with veto power to avoid an oppressive government like that of England. There is a bicameral legislature (two houses-House of Reps and Senate). Most all constitutions now have a Bill of Rights so that the people may be guaranteed their basic freedoms (natural rights).
Power was taken from the legislature essentially (this came with the creation of the executive branch) to make sure legislative branch couldn’t abuse its power.
From 1783 to 1789 The Articles of Confederation was America's form of government. Based on the ideas of natural human rights, equality, and freedom from governmental tyranny they gave themselves very little power. They did not want to seem to be like England in a monarchy way. They didn't have the freedom to tax or even make an army. If it wasn't for the desire to separate from England and the king in the American Revolution, the power of the government would probably not be such a big issue.
The American people were in fear of having another form of government like that of Britain. Their constitutions reflected this through giving lots of power to legislation and making sure that governors did not have enough power to become corrupt and dictate over the colonies.
Amber... I believe that what you stated is correct in information but I think the key understanding question is focusing on the time before the ratification of the Constitution. =]
When America began to create their own government they had to be very careful of not causing another revolt. They new that a government as strong as Englands wouldn't work because it doesn't represent the people. To make sure this never happened they established a very limited government with the majority of power in the legislative branch. Through this they made sure that small masses or (mobs) would never run the country.
I totally screwed up on part of my answer. I meant that the weak governers didn't have veto power. SORRY GUYS
The American people were in fear that they would have another government like Britain. The new state constitutions were based on republicanism which reduced the fear of americans. But, The Articles of Confederation were the main government in America. It provided freedom to America. Also, the governors had very little power.
yea. i getcha Rachel. thanks. Well, before the whole Constitution ordeal the people wanted a government that was kind of "not there". They wanted the opposite of what they had experience with England.
Total legislative domination. Very weak governors. Federal government had very little power. States governments ran their states without restriction. All of this because they thought Britain screwed up.
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