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Elbridge Gerry's felt very strongly about the common people having representation within the British Parliament. His views and beliefs prevented him from signing the U.S. Constitution as he believed the people would not be fairly represented the way that the document was written.
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What did elbridge gerry from Massachusetts think about slave trade?
He did not want slave representation, he said that since slaves were property in the south, just as cattle and horses in the north, they should not be represented.
What were john Dickinson's views of no taxation without representation?
John Dickinson was a firm supporter of "No Taxation Without Representation". He argued that there was injustice of external taxation because the British were exploiting the wealth of the colonies.
Why are debate and compromise necessary when a bill becomes a law?
They help the House and the Senate come to an agreement.
What are the disadvantages of a single party government?
Mis allocation of resources lack of criticisms dictatorship in the government no representation of all people people's views are not listened to
Was elbridge gerry a federalist?
Elbridge Thomas Gerry was a anti-federalist who eventually supported the federalist policies. He served as the fifth Vice President of the United States from March 4, 1813 to November 23, 1814.
