American Revolution Republics Chapter
Why did the wealthy feel threatened living under the framework of national government provided by the Articles of Confederation and what form of government did elites suggest it might pay to consider bringing back to replace that framework? How did the framework of state government differ from state to state? What conflicting proposals were put forward for a national framework that would replace the Articles of Confederation? What provisions in the Constitution protect the wealthy, including, when it was adopted, slave owners? How did the supporters of the proposed Constitution manage to get it ratified in the face of strong and widespread opposition to its adoption?