The first book of the Constitution
Discusses the writing of the Constitution and includes a short outline. Also includes a discussion of the weaknesses of confederation government and descriptions of the founding fathers.
| Main Author: | Morris, Richard B. 1904-1989. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
F. Watts,
[1958]
New York : [1958] |
| Physical Description: |
68 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- The States or the Nation?
- The New State Constitutions
- The Weak Government of the Confederation
- The Annapolis Convention
- The Convention at Philadelphia
- Washington at the Helm
- The Fight Between the Large and Small States
- The Great compromise
- Lesser Battles at the Convention
- The Convention Performed Miracles
- The Delegates Bid Each Other Goodbye
- The Great Fight for Ratification
- The Fight in Virginia
- The Great Debate in New York
- The People Celebrate the Adoption of the Constitution
- The Bill of Rights
- The President and the Cabinet
- The Supreme Court and the Federal Courts
- The Great Strength of the Constitution
- The Constitution of the United States (simplified outline).