Pauline Maier

Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788

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ISBN 13:: 9780684868554
author:: Pauline Maier
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Simon & Schuster
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 587
Dimensions:: 4.4 x 15.9 x 24.1 cm
Genre:: United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) Political Science
Condition:: New
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The American Revolution's defining moment: the ratification of the US Constitution. In 1787, a proposal was put to the delegates at Philadelphia's Constitutional Convention, but it would take nine states to approve it for the document to become law. As the new Constitution made its way through the states, heated debates erupted in taverns, coffeehouses, and parlors across America. Men and women alike joined the discussion, sharing their hopes and fears for the future of the nation. The outcome was far from certain, with some passionately advocating for the document's principles while others vehemently opposed it. The result was a pivotal year-long battle that brought together famous figures like Washington, Hamilton, and Madison alongside lesser-known Americans who played a crucial role in shaping the new nation.

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