5 Questions
What prompted Congress to support a convention for the purpose of recommending changes in the Articles of Confederation?
The call from wealthy landowners to strengthen the national government
What provision did the delegates include in the Constitution to protect contracts from state government interference?
Article I, Section 10
What did the right to enter into contracts represent for the framers of the Constitution?
An important freedom closely tied to the right of private property
Why were individuals who failed to live up to contractual promises dealt with harshly during the nation’s formative years?
To ensure smooth commercial transactions
What did evidence from the convention suggest about the framers' view on government intervention in private arrangements?
Government should never intervene in private arrangements
Learn about the delegates of the Constitutional Convention and their support for the right to enter into binding agreements during times of economic turmoil. Explore their fears regarding state governments affecting contractual obligations.
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