The United States. Constitutional Convention (1787) creator Madison, James 1751-1836 Hunt, Gaillard 1862-1924 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States" by James Madison is a historical account documenting the discussions and proceedings of the Constitutional Convention held from May to September in 1787. This record is crucial for understanding the formation of the United States Constitution and captures the contributions of key figures like Madison, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton in shaping the government of the new nation. It provides insights into the ideological debates and practical considerations that underpinned the foundational legal document of the United States. The opening of this comprehensive journal sets the stage for the Constitutional Convention, detailing the initial gatherings of delegates and the appointment of George Washington as president of the Convention. It highlights the early discussions around the need for a stronger national government and the issues surrounding state representation. Madison's meticulous notes reveal the complexities of the debates as delegates explored various proposals and resolutions aimed at correcting the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. The text sets a historical context for understanding the struggles faced by the founding fathers as they endeavored to create a more effective and cohesive federal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-09-25 Produced by the Bookworm, , Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Constitutional law -- United States Constitutions -- United States United States. Constitution KF Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40861 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40861 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133932.0 40861