
Creating the Constitution: 1787
The Drama of American History
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Using a narrative format, Creating the Constitution details the events leading up to the writing of the US Constitution and what American leaders went through to create it. The authors describe the conflicts between the new states and the delegates each sent to the Constitutional Convention, as well as the work that was done to resolve the many issues at hand.
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- 03-31-22
The best and most important performance on Audible
This relatively short essay should be heard by all Americans and wright thinking people. 👍
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- Michelle Roy
- 07-22-22
Before a Citizen can Vote…
It’s a shame this short lecture on the Creation of the US constitution isn’t required reading before one can Vote or Opinion on Politics and government in the Media..
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- xiangyang zhao
- 12-02-20
good stuff coming in a pocket size
I am pleased and enjoy the listening experience. this is a fine book from a series with the same goal of educating people who are busy and interested in us history
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- Anonymous User
- 12-05-20
love these series!
I am learning so much about my country's history. I believe that God ordained and anointed our constitution. I am so very proud to be a part of this great blessed country this was a great read.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-21-22
Awesome!
I'm in 8th grade, and this book really helped me learn about our founding! Thx!
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- David Bell
- 05-24-23
Brief
This is an excellent brief overview. You get a sense of the importance of the people the issues and the remaining tensions of American federalism.
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- Baru Forell
- 01-13-24
Ought to be required reading/listening by every citizen and prospective citizen.
See above; enjoyed this refresher course on the Constitution. If this isn’t being taught in every school, why not??
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- Kindle Customer Bobbie
- 02-26-21
MUST LISTEN
you don't know what rights you are losing, if you don't know what your rights are
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- Gerald
- 04-21-21
Better than I thought it would be.
The material omitted, would be the extemporaneous material given in school, as described. You won't be missing anything with this presentation.
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- CrazyCarl#92
- 07-13-21
Great read
Loved it! I respect the foundation the United States was born on. Glad to be an American black man
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