After the United States declared Independence from England in 1776, many ideas, plans and compromises were made to create a system of government. The Articles of Confederation was one of the first ideas that established the functions of the national government. Shays Rebellion helped government officials realize that there needed to be improvements and plans created to stabilize the nation. Finally, agreements like the Connecticut Compromise and the three-fifths compromise allowed views from all states to be shared and come together.
The Articles of Confederation granted powers to the states and to the federal government. By doing this it showed that all 13 colonies were united in some way. Even though congress did not have direct authority over citizens or even regulate taxes, …show more content…
Eventually, the Connecticut Compromise was brought up. This combined all ideas from the states. It called for one house that allowed each state to have an equal vote, and a second house whose representation would be based on population. However even after that, there was a lot of tension between the North and South. The main issue was over slavery, and if slaves could be counted for the purpose of appointing seats in the House of Representatives. This would allow the South to get more representatives. Finally, they came to an agreement and the three-fifths compromise was created. This stated that each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a free person for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives. The Unites States had to go through many measures in order to develop a system of Government. By uniting as a nation, many ideas and plans were created. Having such different views in the north and south made it necessary to make compromises. These compromises allowed both sides to have their ideas heard. Through ideas and decision making, the beginning of governing a new country
The Articles of Confederation granted powers to the states and to the federal government. By doing this it showed that all 13 colonies were united in some way. Even though congress did not have direct authority over citizens or even regulate taxes, …show more content…
Eventually, the Connecticut Compromise was brought up. This combined all ideas from the states. It called for one house that allowed each state to have an equal vote, and a second house whose representation would be based on population. However even after that, there was a lot of tension between the North and South. The main issue was over slavery, and if slaves could be counted for the purpose of appointing seats in the House of Representatives. This would allow the South to get more representatives. Finally, they came to an agreement and the three-fifths compromise was created. This stated that each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a free person for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives. The Unites States had to go through many measures in order to develop a system of Government. By uniting as a nation, many ideas and plans were created. Having such different views in the north and south made it necessary to make compromises. These compromises allowed both sides to have their ideas heard. Through ideas and decision making, the beginning of governing a new country