The US Constitution

The US Constitution has proven to be one of the most significant legal documents in world history. This week, I want you to reflect on the importance of the Constitution in defining the early republic. How does the Constitution reflect American ideals, values, and (of course) the challenges facing the new nation? What do the proceedings tell us about those who wrote the Constitution and the problems facing the United States at the end of the eighteenth century?
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Roark, James L., et. al. The American Promise: A Concise History. 6th ed., vol. 1: To 1877, Bedford/St. Martin's, 2017.