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Title: The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by the Bookworm, ,
Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Summary: "The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States" by James Madison is a historical account documenting the discussions and proceedings of the Constitutional Convention held from May to September in 1787. This record is crucial for understanding the formation of the United States Constitution and captures the contributions of key figures like Madison, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton in shaping the government of the new nation. It provides insights into the ideological debates and practical considerations that underpinned the foundational legal document of the United States. The opening of this comprehensive journal sets the stage for the Constitutional Convention, detailing the initial gatherings of delegates and the appointment of George Washington as president of the Convention. It highlights the early discussions around the need for a stronger national government and the issues surrounding state representation. Madison's meticulous notes reveal the complexities of the debates as delegates explored various proposals and resolutions aimed at correcting the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. The text sets a historical context for understanding the struggles faced by the founding fathers as they endeavored to create a more effective and cohesive federal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
Author: Madison, James, 1751-1836
Editor: Hunt, Gaillard, 1862-1924
EBook No.: 40861
Published: Sep 25, 2012
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Constitutional law -- United States
Subject: Constitutions -- United States
Subject: United States. Constitution
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by the Bookworm, ,
Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print project.)
Summary: "The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States" by James Madison is a historical account documenting the discussions and proceedings of the Constitutional Convention held from May to September in 1787. This record is crucial for understanding the formation of the United States Constitution and captures the contributions of key figures like Madison, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton in shaping the government of the new nation. It provides insights into the ideological debates and practical considerations that underpinned the foundational legal document of the United States. The opening of this comprehensive journal sets the stage for the Constitutional Convention, detailing the initial gatherings of delegates and the appointment of George Washington as president of the Convention. It highlights the early discussions around the need for a stronger national government and the issues surrounding state representation. Madison's meticulous notes reveal the complexities of the debates as delegates explored various proposals and resolutions aimed at correcting the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. The text sets a historical context for understanding the struggles faced by the founding fathers as they endeavored to create a more effective and cohesive federal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
Author: Madison, James, 1751-1836
Editor: Hunt, Gaillard, 1862-1924
EBook No.: 40861
Published: Sep 25, 2012
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Constitutional law -- United States
Subject: Constitutions -- United States
Subject: United States. Constitution
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.