Thursday, September 22, 2011

A People's History of the United States

    The article "A People's History of the United States" described the thought process and motives that went into the creation of the Cnstitution. The main part of this article that caught my attention was the fact that most of the men who wrote the Constitution were wealthy and part of the upper class. It makes me wonder whether the writers were writing such an important document with bias. However, I do recognize the fairness that was also evident. The thoughts that went into the Constitution were revolutionary. Ultimately, I believe the Constitution was writtten very well. Although I can understand how people can think the Constitution needs change, I think the general ideas from 1787 can and have held up daily well in this day in age.
  • Did the 55 men who wrote the Constitution write it in a way in which they were either consciously or subconsciously benefiting the rich, or upper class?
  • Do you agree with Thomas Jefferson and think the uprisings such as Shay's Rebellion were "healthy for society"?
  • Would you say that it would benefit the country for the Constitution to be changed/altered at certain times?
  • Would you agree with the statement in the image below? "Your Country, Your Ideas"

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