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Creating a Constitution - The American Revolution

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This lecture examines the national debate over creating and ratifying the U.S. Constitution, including fears of monarchy, competing constitutional plans, representation, slavery, and executive power. It also considers how the debate reflected disagreements over the Revolution’s meaning and consequences.

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- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Constitution was Not Inevitable
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- Chapter 2. State Fears of Monarchy: Attendees of the Constitutional Convention
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- Chapter 3. Initial Plans to Revise the Articles and Madison's Virginia Plan
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- Chapter 4. The New Jersey Plan and Hamilton's Praise of British Governance
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- Chapter 5. Debates on State Representation, Slavery, and the Executive Branch
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- Chapter 6. Conclusion
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    It was good the pacing was nice as was the depth of content. Plus she kept it lively and interesting.
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    One of the best courses I've ever taken, online or off.

    The instructor keeps the class lively. I wish she offered more classes, online for free.
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