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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.
What was Gerrys nickname remember the titans?
Superman
Where is the Elbridge Free Library in Elbridge located?
The address of the Elbridge Free Library is: 241 East Main Street, Elbridge, 13060 9738
Who was Elbridge Gerry?
Elbridge Gerry (born July 17, 1744 in Marblehead, Massachusetts Bay; died November 23, 1814 in Washington DC) was an American politician who served as the fifth Vice President of the United States. During his political career, he was also a Member of the United States House of Representatives and the ninth Governor of Massachusetts.
What is the birth name of Elbridge Anderson?
Elbridge Anderson's birth name is Elbridge Gerry Anderson.
What were Benjamin Franklin's views on representation equal or based on population?
Benjamin Franklin believed each state should have equal representation.
When did Elbridge Ross die?
Elbridge Ross died in 1980.
When was Elbridge Ross born?
Elbridge Ross was born in 1909.
When was Elbridge Durbrow born?
Elbridge Durbrow was born in 1903.
When did Elbridge Durbrow die?
Elbridge Durbrow died in 1997.
When did Elbridge Trask die?
Elbridge Trask died in 1863.
When was Elbridge Trask born?
Elbridge Trask was born in 1815.
When was Elbridge Boyden born?
Elbridge Boyden was born in 1810.
