Reading Questions for Chapter Two: The Constitution At the time of the Revolution, the text claims that the ?Colonial Mind? was thinking the following: English politics are dominated by corruption, greed and a desire for power Alexander Hamilton regarding England: ?an old, wrinkled, withered, worn-out hag? The English constitution does not adequately guarantee the rights of its citizens A higher law, consisting of natural rights determined by Providence, are those that should be ensured by law; these rights include life, liberty, and property The Articles of Confederation were weak in the following ways: The ?league of friendship? created could not levy taxes or regulate commerce Each state was independent and had one vote in Congress (regardless of size or population)
Chapter 2 questions
Reading Questions for Chapter Two: The Constitution At the time of the Revolution, the text claims that the ?Colonial Mind? was thinking the following: English politics are dominated by corruption, greed and a desire for power Alexander Hamilton regarding England: ?an old, wrinkled, withered, worn-out hag? The English constitution does not adequately guarantee the rights of its citizens A higher law, consisting of natural rights determined by Providence, are those that should be ensured by law; these rights include life, liberty, and property The Articles of Confederation were weak in the following ways: The ?league of friendship? created could not levy taxes or regulate commerce Each state was independent and had one vote in Congress (regardless of size or population)
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