How Did Alexander Contribute To The Revolutionary War
All throughout his defense of the Loyalists, he often came under fire both from politicians and regular people. However, he defended his actions based on the conditions stated in the peace treaty signed both by the Great Britain and the confederation government. He also argued that if the Loyalists were gravely persecuted, it may lead to retribution from the British Army leading to another war. At the same time, Alexander further explained that if majority of Loyalists were to leave the new country, it can have financial consequences considering majority of those who were moving away were merchants. More importantly though, was that Alexander didn’t want the world to think that the United States of America was a country that wasted its time
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It created the Constitutional Convention to be held in Philadelphia the following year in May 1787.
Alexander also attended the Philadelphia convention as a delegate of New York. There, he served on the Committee of Style and Arrangement that had two important tasks: to create (1) rules in the beginning of the convention and (2) style at the end of the convention. He did not compromise when it comes to his political views. He truly wished a strong centralized government by the replacement of the Articles of Confederation. Alexander did not participate in the debates concerning this matter though.
However, on June 18, 1787, when he was given the chance to deliver his speech, he presented ideas of an ideal national government. According to him, the national government should have unlimited power over the states. Unfortunately, Alexander’s ideas did not move other delegates in the convention. Instead, they went ahead to draft a constitution. The delegates were convinced that the draft will be more likely accepted by the people. It will also give strong powers to a federal government. Thus, the Constitution of the United States was drafted and signed on September 17,
It created the Constitutional Convention to be held in Philadelphia the following year in May 1787.
Alexander also attended the Philadelphia convention as a delegate of New York. There, he served on the Committee of Style and Arrangement that had two important tasks: to create (1) rules in the beginning of the convention and (2) style at the end of the convention. He did not compromise when it comes to his political views. He truly wished a strong centralized government by the replacement of the Articles of Confederation. Alexander did not participate in the debates concerning this matter though.
However, on June 18, 1787, when he was given the chance to deliver his speech, he presented ideas of an ideal national government. According to him, the national government should have unlimited power over the states. Unfortunately, Alexander’s ideas did not move other delegates in the convention. Instead, they went ahead to draft a constitution. The delegates were convinced that the draft will be more likely accepted by the people. It will also give strong powers to a federal government. Thus, the Constitution of the United States was drafted and signed on September 17,