constitutional history

Describes the attempted revolt of Massachusetts farmers and yeomen which revealed the instability of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger Constitution.

Interprets the U.S. Constitution's articles and amendments in their original context, discusses the English examples from which the framers drew, and defines the relationship between the government and the states.

The author presents a comprehensive examination of the presidential election of 1800 that resulted in a tie between Republicans Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr against their Federalist opponent, and the failure of the founders to fully deal with the rise of the two-party system.

Presents an examination of the Magna Carta, an agreement negotiated in 1215 between King John of England and his barons after the barons revolted in protest against increasing demands from the crown for money and services, and includes biographies of significant people, and selections from primary documents.

Describes the Supreme Court case concerning the steamboat monopoly between New York State and New Jersey, which established the right of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

Tells the story of the founding the United States, focusing on the first Federal elections, and the creation of the Bill of Rights by the first Congress and President Washington. Presented in the form of an eyewitness news report.

A history of the Federal Convention at Philadelphia in 1787 that produced the Constitution of the U.S.

Discusses the history of the Constitution and its impact on life in the United States.

Describes the creation of the document which sets out the rules of government for our country.