which lowered the value of what they received in payment Investors-in Confederation securities wanted the government to fund the debt and thus enhance the value of their securities Large property owners-looked for ways to protect against mobs (shays rebellion) 3. Character of the men at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention Founding fathers (all states except Rhode Island) 55‚ Young men‚ around 44 only Franklin was advanced age Represented propertied interest of the country Feared
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The Critical Period During the time after the Revolutionary War‚ the United States of America was plagued with many issues that left them wondering whether or not their country would survive as a nation. This time was coined as the critical period by John Fiske in 1888 with his book ’The Critical Period of American History’. It refers to the 1780s‚ a time right after the American Revolution where the future of the newly formed nation essentially a coin toss as to whether or not it would “make it”
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An example of “good writing” is Ratification; The People debate the Constitution 1787-1788 by Pauline Maier (2010). Maier’s prose is partially from 1787 legislative meetings‚ letters‚ and period newspapers. She incorporates the letters of Madison‚ Washington‚ Jay‚ and less known orators into her writing. Readers hear the framers voices in her writing‚ as readers are transported in time through each state as delegates debate the Ratification of the Constitution. Surprisingly what wee think
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The Articles of Confederation was the system by which America was run from 1777-1788. When it was run by the Articles‚ America was weak and it was mocked by the countries of the world. While the Articles of Confederation had some strengths‚ the number of weaknesses greatly outweighed them. The ratification of the Constitution in 1788 helped to alleviate most of these problems. Even though there weren’t many strengths‚ the Articles solved some major problems‚ including the distribution of western
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Americans in the revolutionary era. Her petition serves as a poignant reminder of the systemic inequalities that persisted despite the ideals of liberty and equality espoused during the revolution. George Washington’s letter to James Madison discussing Shays’ Rebellion in 1786 highlights the challenges of governance in the aftermath of the revolution. The rebellion‚ fueled by economic grievances and resentment towards elite rule‚ threatened to plunge the nation into anarchy and chaos. Washington’s concerns
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The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states that‚ “A well-regulated Militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free State‚ the right of the people to keep and bear arms‚ shall not be infringed” (U.S. Const. Am. 2). This amendment guarantees American citizens the right to have firearms. Since this amendment is very indistinct‚ it has remained a matter of debate and discussion in the United States. Many people are asking whether every citizen should have the right to possess a
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References: Bilchik‚ Shay. 2000. System Change Through State Challenge Activities: Approaches and Products. Juvenile Justice Bulletin. Fox‚ Sanford. 1998. A Contribution to the History of the American Juvenile Court. Juvenile and Family Court Journal‚ Vol. 49‚ No. 4. Jackson
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AP US HISTORY Summer Assignment Francis Lewis HS 1. What distinguished the American Revolution from others? The American Revolution was different from all other revolutions because it was the first successful attempt that established a government. Another thing that distinguished this revolution from the others is that it did not occur from within. 2. Why does Ellis think this is significant? Ellis thinks that the distinguishing factors are significant because the American Revolution
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2.3.8 Practice: Analysis Essay: Independence and Constitutions Practice Assignment English III (2013) Sem 1 (S2605467) Ashley Heaton Points possible: 50 Date: ____________ Assignment Write a literary analysis essay of the U.S. Constitution. Focus on how the Constitution provides liberty for American citizens. Use quotations from the Constitution to support your points. If you choose‚ you can compare or contrast the U.S. Constitution with the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace (the Iroquois
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