Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution 1764-1788 Formation of Federal Constitution

"Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution 1764-1788 and the Formation of the Federal Constitution" is an essential primary source collection compiled by the distinguished historian S.E. Morison. This comprehensive volume provides a direct window into the political and social upheaval that shaped the United States. Covering the pivotal years from the initial resistance to British colonial policy in 1764 through the ratification of the Federal Constitution in 1788, the work gathers the fundamental texts that defined a nation.Inside, readers will find a curated selection of charters, pamphlets, resolutions, and personal correspondence that illustrate the evolving arguments for independence and the complex debates surrounding the creation of a new federal government. From the Stamp Act crises to the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, these documents offer firsthand accounts of the intellectual and legal foundations of American democracy. This collection serves as an invaluable resource for students of history and political science, preserving the raw materials of the American founding for contemporary study and research.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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