Episode 10: We the People | The Constitution of the United States
his episode of Creating America is devoted to a full reading of the Constitution of the United States, the foundational document that established the framework of the American government. The episode opens with brief historical context explaining why the Articles of Confederation proved inadequate and why delegates gathered in 1787 to design a stronger national system. Influential figures such as James Madison and Alexander Hamilton pushed for an entirely new form of government, with the convention presided over by George Washington.
The core of the episode is a complete reading of the…
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