The US Constitution

The video explores the origin and significance of the US Constitution. After the American Revolutionary War, the US faced debt and revolts due to high taxes. The Articles of Confederation were weak, prompting the drafting of a new Constitution. The Virginia Plan proposed a federalist system, but concerns over state representation led to the New Jersey Plan. A compromise established equal Senate representation and population-based House representation. The Constitution was ratified in 1787, including a Bill of Rights. It established government roles, state autonomy, and individual rights, enduring for centuries.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?