Warren, Mercy Otis 1728-1814 creator Towner, Lawrence W. (Lawrence William) 1921-1992 Gerry, Elbridge 1744-1814 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Observations on the New Constitution, and on the Federal and State Conventions, By a Columbian Patriot" is a political pamphlet written by Mercy Otis Warren in the late 18th century. This work emerged shortly after the ratification of the Federal Constitution by Massachusetts in February 1788. As an Anti-Federalist document, its primary concern is the potential threats posed by the new Constitution to individual liberties and state sovereignty. In this pamphlet, Warren articulates strong objections to the proposed government structure, fearing it could lead to tyranny and the erosion of rights previously fought for during the American Revolution. She critiques the federal powers granted under the new Constitution, emphasizing the dangers of centralized authority, insufficient checks on power, and inadequate representation for the populace. Throughout her observations, Warren calls for accountability in governance and a commitment to protecting individual rights, urging for a reconsideration of the Constitution to safeguard the freedoms hard-won by the American people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Also has been attributed to Elbridge Gerry. Release date is 2024-01-05 Bob Taylor, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: Boston: The Old South Association, 1955 Constitutional history -- United States United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 United States. Constitution JK Boston: The Old South Association, 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72627 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72627 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134659.0 72627