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'The Great Compromise' DRAFTING THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION, 1787.

Authors :
Rakove, Jack N.
Source :
History Today. Sep87, Vol. 37 Issue 9, p19. 7p. 8 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Provides a history of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May 1787. Description of the Federal Convention of 1787; Date of the adjournment of the convention; Attempt of scholar Charles Beard to explain the adoption of the Constitution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
37
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
4863584