American Constitution Convention

New York Times journalist Jesse Wegman tells the story of James Wilson, a Founding Father whose bold vision shaped American democracy but whose legacy was lost to scandal. This program is read by the author. As a young lawyer, James Wilson made a celebrated case for American independence in an...

Most Americans know Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton and Madison. Far fewer know Gouverneur Morris, the brilliant, controversial and largely forgotten founder whose words helped give the United States Constitution its enduring authority. Born into privilege in colonial New York, Morris chose revolution over loyalty to the British Empire. He became a patriot, political reformer, financial administrator, diplomat and determined advocate for a stronger American nation. At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, he emerged as one of its most forceful speakers and one of the clearest opponents of ...

The Revolution won America its independence. Now the new nation must prove it can survive. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress cannot reliably collect taxes, regulate trade, enforce treaties, or prevent the states from acting like rival countries. War debts remain unpaid. Foreign powers wait for the fragile union to collapse. In Massachusetts, desperate farmers take up arms in Shays’ Rebellion, convincing many leaders that the government must change. In Philadelphia, fourteen-year-old Nathaniel Mercer and his sharp-witted sister Abigail work beside their father in a small ...

A Sweeping history of the state of Connecticut. From the Pequot Wars to the rise of insurance giants, Connecticut has played an outsized role in shaping American history despite its modest size. In The Constitution State, historian Daniel Hardy traces the remarkable journey of this New England cornerstone, revealing how a colony founded by religious dissidents became the birthplace of constitutional democracy and industrial innovation. Hardy masterfully weaves together the stories of Connecticut's most pivotal moments: the drafting of the Fundamental Orders in 1639—America's first written...

This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.

By 1787, it became evident that the Articles of Confederation were inadequate for the new nation. With these problems hampering the national government under the Articles of Confederation and the threat of default on the nation's massive war debt looming, plans began being made to fix the problems of the Articles of Confederation. Thus, that summer, a Constitutional convention was called, and each state sent delegates to Philadelphia. Among the delegates were prominent patriots and former members of the Continental Congress, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

The two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal… Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, The Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of...

Uncover the little-known story of Gouverneur Morris, the brilliant yet overlooked Founding Father whose visionary ideas from writing key components of the US Constitution to helping create America’s first bank to holding an unwavering stance against slavery shaped the nation’s future. When...

A historical novel for young readers and teens from eight to eighteen. It follows the epic story of a boy’s life during the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States Constitution. He begins as a drummer boy at age ten in the American army, and follows his life for fourteen years when it concludes as he witnesses the signing of the Constitution. After the death of his father at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, young Samuel Stafford joined the American army in 1777 as a drummer boy who gave signals to direct military activity during battles. Drummers were the tongues of...

The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. This is the document which defines the rights and responsibilities of federal government of the United States of America.

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, in 1789. Originally comprising seven articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government.

He was not the loudest voice of the American founding. He was not the most celebrated. But without him, the United States may never have survived its beginning. James Madison shaped the Constitution, secured the Bill of Rights, and spent a lifetime balancing liberty against power in a fragile new republic. From the chaos of the Articles of Confederation to the bitter conflicts of early party politics, Madison stood at the centre of the struggle to create a government strong enough to endure, yet restrained enough to remain free. As a political thinker, he designed the framework of American ...

This audiobook of the Constitution of the United States is designed for you to listen to while reading the Kindle book of the same title or any unabridged version of the U.S. Constitution. Reading while listening to Howard Lester's smooth and flawless narration creates an immersive multi-sensory experience for studying, understanding, and enjoying this most revered American document. This proven approach of reading while listening will aid your comprehension and retention of the nation-building words of America's Founding Fathers.