From the Book - First edition.
The scene. Origins of the Convention
The delegates and the State House. Washington and Madison
In Convention. Randolph introduces the Virginia plan
Federal versus national. The "two supremes." The city of Philadelphia
The chief executive. Wilson of Philadelphia, Dickinson of Delaware. Dr. Franklin speaks his mind. June 1-6
"Life, liberty and property." The people at large. The method of electing congressmen. June 6-7
The congressional veto. Proportional representation. The delegates write home
America divided. Sheman's Compromise. The Committee of the Whole makes its report. June 11-13
The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton makes his speech. June 15-19
The great debate. June 19-28
The tension mounts. Europe and America
Journey through the American states The physical scene
Journey through the American states, continued. The people
The Western Territory, the land companies and the Northwest Ordinance. Manasseh Cutler
The Great Compromise. A king for America. Ten-day adjournment. General Washington goes fishing
Committee of Detail. The slavery compromise
Foreigners in Congress. The "ten miles square."
Test oaths, Deism and tolerance. A standing army. Treason defined
Who shall ratify? The people or the states?
Drafting the Constitution. The Committee of Style and Arrangement takes hold. September 8-12
A bill of rights rejected
The Constitution is signed
The Constitution goes before the country
Massachusetts. The people speak
Virginia and New York. The Federal procession.
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