America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The United States Constitution 1787

The video discusses the formation of the United States Constitution, starting with the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which lacked a strong central government. Shays' Rebellion exemplified these weaknesses, prompting the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Originally intended to amend the Articles, the convention instead created a new Constitution, establishing a stronger national government capable of regulating commerce and maintaining order. The process was risky, as delegates had to balance state and national interests, ultimately leading to a foundational document that allowed both national governance and state autonomy.

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