The Original Intent of the Constitution - Myths of American History
Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Syllabus
The Intention of the Founders of the Constitution
Who Were the Founders of the Constitution?
The Ongoing Process of Historical Interpretation and Reinterpretation
The Process of Creating Governments Begins
Balance Government Rejected for Legislative Power
Articles of Confederation Replaced Second Continental Congress
Successes of the Articles of Confederation
Problems with the Articles of Confederation
What was Shays' Rebellion?
An Elite Definition of Liberty
Constitutional Convention of 1787
What It Means to Create an Empire of Liberty
How the Constitution Separates Sovereignty from Rule
What are Checks and Balances?
Combining Elements of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy
The Bill of Rights
What was the Great Compromise?
The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution
Taught by
Wondrium
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