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Constitution Day

Constitution Day. 17 September 1787/2014. Historical Evolution…. Age of Enlightenment British Colonies Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation Constitution Bill of Rights. Post Revolution. Articles of Confederation not sufficient for the new country

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Constitution Day

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  1. Constitution Day 17 September 1787/2014 Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor, History-Fayetteville State University

  2. Historical Evolution… • Age of Enlightenment • British Colonies • Declaration of Independence • Articles of Confederation • Constitution • Bill of Rights Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

  3. Post Revolution • Articles of Confederation not sufficient for the new country • 1787 a constitutional convention held in Philadelphia, PA in attendance: • James Madison (VA), • James Wilson, • George Washington (VA), • Gouverneur Morris Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

  4. New Government • Based on principles of Popular Sovereignty • = government based on consent of the people • Leaders sign the Constitution September 17, 1787 • Sent to states for ratification • Federalist v. Anti Federalist • Constitution becomes law of the land when NH becomes 9th state to ratify 21 June 1788 Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

  5. Preamble, Body, Amendments Gouverneur Morris, a delegate from Pennsylvania who as a member of the Committee of Style actually drafted the near-final text of the Constitutionto include the preamble. Stated purpose of the Constitution: To form a more perfect union To establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general warfare Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. http://www.heritage.org/constitution#!/preamble Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

  6. Body • Seven Articles • Power of Government in hands of people • Establishes three branches of government • Establishes system of checks and balances • Divides power between states and federal government • Describes purposes and duties of the government • Defines scope and limits of government • Prescribes system of electing representatives • Establishes process for ratification and amendment • Outlines rights and freedoms of the people • 39 delegates signed, 3 refused (George Mason and Edmund Randolph of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts) North Carolina Delegates: William Blount William Richardson Davie Alexander Martin Richard Dobbs Spaight Sr. Hugh Williamson Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

  7. Bill of Rights • Father of the Constitution: James Madison • September 25, 1789 12 amendments sent to states for ratification • 10 were approved by December 15, 1791 – • Also, known as the bill of rights • At present there are 27 amendments (2014) http://millercenter.org/president/madison Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

  8. Interesting Facts… • The Confederation Congress established March 4, 1789, as the date to begin operating a new government under the Constitution. • Two of America’s Founding Fathers didn’t sign the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was representing his country in France and John Adams was doing the same in Great Britain. • At 81, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention and at 26, Jonathon Dayton of New Jersey was the youngest. Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh, Associate Professor -History-Fayetteville State University

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