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100 1 _aUnited States. Constitutional Convention
_q(1787)
245 1 4 _aThe Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-09-25
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConstitutional law -- United States
653 _aConstitutions -- United States
653 _aUnited States. Constitution
700 1 _aMadison, James,
_d1751-1836
700 1 _aHunt, Gaillard,
_d1862-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40861
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