constitutional history

The events surrounding the creation of the U.S. Constitution did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a serving girl at a Pennsylvania boardinghouse, a law clerk in the state of Virginia, and an apprentice printer as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

A collection of papers written in 1787 to justify the creation of the United States Constitution.

"[Written with the assumptions that] the Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution... this volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations are offered in short fact boxes, ensuring that readers of all levels can understand the Articles of Confederation"--Provided by publisher.

"Far from the well-ordered, solemn conference some might think of, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was filled with disagreements, debates, and near-disasters. Yet, the framers of the Constitution pushed on to save the new nation from falling apart. The result was the remarkable document the United States government still uses as its foundation. Readers of this . . . book . . . will learn the story of the convention, who showed up, who didn't, and the final fight for ratification. Historical images shed light on the time period, while fact boxes add further . . . details about this . . . event"--Provided by publisher.

"The fifteen articles, essays, notes, and documents gathered in this collection are a . . . contribution to [the] study of the American founding"--Amazon.

". . . explains what is in the Constitution and what it all means. You'll explore with [Hudson] . . . the powers of the President, the Congress, and the Courts--and how the three branches of government fit together. You'll look at how it protects your individual rights--and how it promotes 'the general welfare' of all citizens. Learn about the different individual rights and common goods--and how they sometimes conflict"--Back cover.

Provides an overview of the Bill of Rights for readers unfamiliar with it or in need of review.

"[An introduction to the U.S. Constitution that] explores the themes that have shaped the document -- federalism, the balance of powers, property, representation, equality, rights, and security"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the struggles and history of the Constitution through the lives of ten individuals who were a part of the process.

The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution.