In this interactive seminar, we will explore and discuss the pivotal events, ideas, and debates that shaped the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Through analysis of key historical documents, including the Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers, students will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Founding Fathers. The course will examine the compromises, conflicts, and philosophies that influenced the drafting process, providing a comprehensive view of the road to the Constitution. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.
LECTURES:
1. The Early Government of the United States under the Articles of Confederation: What they were and why they failed.
2. The Competing Proposals to Write a New Constitution.
3. The Debates that Resulted in the Federalist Papers and Opposition.
4. The development of the Constitution and the men and women who were Involved.