land speculators. It was an orderly arrangement of the land that would allow future generations to carry out tasks more easily. The Northwest Ordinance allowed for new states to be formed and allowed its citizens to enjoy the freedoms of the Bill of Rights.On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed. There were changes made to improve upon the old Confederation. The Federal Government was given more powers in order to make the nation more regulated. The state governments still had power, but were limited in some areas. Some powers were also shared by the national and state governments. With a better balance of powers, the government would then be more stable and would allow for better relations between states.The national government was given the power to coin money, which would then become the national currency. The government could also set a national tax to ensure its continued funding so that it could pay of its debts and loans that were owed to different countries and people. They would also conduct relations with foreign countries, maintain the armed forces, declare war and make peace, and make laws to carry out the given powers. However, the government was controlled by three branches, the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Each could limit each others powers, which gave the government power while limiting it. States would conduct elections, provide for and supervise schools, regulate commerce within the states, and could ratify constitutional amendments. However, states could not sign separate treaties with other nations, coin money, or tax imports or exports. These restrictions allowed for smoother trading and relations between the states. The Confederation served as a stepping stone for the Constitution as well as an example for other nations to follow. With the central government having more power, the United States could then become a more organized and efficient county. ...
