USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In May 1786, Charles Pinckney of South Carolina proposed that Congress revise the Articles of Confederation. Congress responded by appointing a committee to draft amendments to the Articles. On August 7, 1786, the committee produced these amendments, written chiefly by committee chairman Pinckney.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rhode Island’s role in the drafting and ratification of the US Constitution was unlike other states. Rhode Island was the only state not to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each state would be equally represented in the Senate, with two delegates, while representation in the House of Representatives would be based upon population.