A brilliant solution inventing the American Constitution
| Main Author: | Berkin, Carol. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Harcourt,
2002.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Our present federal government is a name, a shadow : the call for a convention
- Making Mr. Madison wait
- A gathering of demi-gods
- How far do you intend to go? : the perils of power
- I do not trust you, gentlemen : schisms, threats, and compromises
- Like "a trial of colours to a blind man" : debating the presidency once again
- I consent, sir, to this constitution because I expect no better : the convention ends
- The constitution is now before the judgment seat : the battle for ratification
- This great and good man : the inauguration of President George Washington.
- P7/8/02