Massachusetts Statehood
by Chris Calle
Title
Massachusetts Statehood
Artist
Chris Calle
Medium
Painting - Mixed Media On Cold Press Illustration Board
Description
In late January 1788, the Boston air carried a decided chill, not entirely due to the seasonal weather. Talk along the waterfront, in the pubs, and on the street seemed centered on events at the Brattle Street Church, where state convention delegates were hashing out the proposed Constitution. At the outset, Thomas Jefferson -- from his post as American minister to France -- had sent his views, setting the stage for debate. Approving of the separation of powers concept, taxing powers and other issues, Jefferson went on to explain, "I will add now what Ido not like ... First the omission of a bill of rights," which freemen need to protect them from, "every government on earth ... and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference." Jefferson's point was well taken in Massachusetts, where citizens packed the convention house to hear exactly what their rights would be under the proposed Constitution. A special press gallery was set up for reporters to carry the debate into the newspapers for those who could not be there. Massachusetts, as the fourth most populous state and a center of commercial activity, had special needs to be addressed. And, thus, it was here that the Constitution was bitterly debated. Initially refusing to preside, John Hancock eventually took a leading role, presenting recommendatory amendments which were to decide the vote. On February 6, 1788, Massachusetts delegates voted to ratify the U.S. Constitution with suggested amendments.
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