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Seminar: The Road to The Constitution   

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 Through analysis of key historical documents, including the Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers, students will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Founding Fathers.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.

 
Seminar: The Road to The Constitution - Jupiter Campus
  • Seminar: The Road to The Constitution
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 3/25/2025 - 4/15/2025
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: Jerrold Goldstein

    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 Through analysis of key historical documents, including the Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers, students will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Founding Fathers.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.

 

Seminar: The Road to The Constitution - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: The Road to The Constitution
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 4/3/2025 - 4/24/2025
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Jerrold Goldstein

    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.

 

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