Framers Vs Constitution
The Constitutional Convention was a political assembly that occurred between May and September of 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and determined how the United States of America was to be governed. Following the drastic failure of the Articles of Confederation, the Framers gathered, looking toward a new ideal: one with a stronger national government, which would unify the states as one sovereign country. Prompted by the outset of the majority of its proponents, the conference had unanimously concurred the creation of a constitution, which would direct the new government. However, the drafting process of the composition was greatly debated, as economic differences between the states created many conflicts.
During the Convention, the North …show more content…
To begin, the compromise helped settle the trade affair, giving Congress the power to lay and collect taxes and duties, and regulate national and foreign commerce within the country. Without the pact, the north and south would not agree to, and would likely reject, the Constitution, as their economies established their authority in the country. Furthermore, the compromise on slavery satisfied the demands of the south. Although the majority of the country was opposed to slavery, many southerners were financially dependent on slavery and wanted the practice to continue. By a majority of the Framers, it was accepted that the “migration and importation of slaves” were not to be prohibited by Congress prior to the year of 1808 in order to obtain the support of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, states needed to further gain support for the Constitution. Clearly, the Framers were judicious in making the tariff and slavery compromises because the agreements led to cooperation between the states regarding the US
During the Convention, the North …show more content…
To begin, the compromise helped settle the trade affair, giving Congress the power to lay and collect taxes and duties, and regulate national and foreign commerce within the country. Without the pact, the north and south would not agree to, and would likely reject, the Constitution, as their economies established their authority in the country. Furthermore, the compromise on slavery satisfied the demands of the south. Although the majority of the country was opposed to slavery, many southerners were financially dependent on slavery and wanted the practice to continue. By a majority of the Framers, it was accepted that the “migration and importation of slaves” were not to be prohibited by Congress prior to the year of 1808 in order to obtain the support of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, states needed to further gain support for the Constitution. Clearly, the Framers were judicious in making the tariff and slavery compromises because the agreements led to cooperation between the states regarding the US