How did the state governments develop after the colonies gained independence? The states shared one Constitution, which they interpreted differently. The Second Continental Congress formed each government. The Articles of Confederation established state governments. Each state developed its own government with its own Constitution

The state governments developed independently from each other. The Constitution made it clear that each colony would be a state operating as an independent country. This had been observed during the Continental Congresses. It was thought that it was the only wasy to make the nation grow. As a consequence, each state developed its own government with its own constitution.

The state governments developed constitution after the colonies gained independence:

The Articles of Confederation established state governments.