The Constitution of the United States of America, with all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and The Articles of Confederation, annotated

by Founding Fathers

The most important documents of the United States of America are collected in this easy-to-read volume, which includes the Constitution of the United States of America, with all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; the Articles of Confederation, and an appendix containing a list of the states by date of admission to the Union. Every citizen of the United States, student of history anywhere in the world, or anyone interested in understanding who we are as a nation should have and study a copy of these works.

Primary James Madison (Drafted the Virginia Plan) Proposed, Debated and Drafted at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in the Summer of 1787. The meetings of the Convention took place at Independence Hall. The Constitutional Convention began its deliberations on May 25, 1787. All of the delegates were convinced that an effective central government with a wide range of enforceable powers must replace the weaker Congress established by the Articles of Confederation.

Genres: Reference, History, Nonfiction, Politics, Law, Ebooks

102 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

The term Founding Fathers of the United States of America refers broadly to the individuals of the Thirteen British Colonies in North America who led the American Revolution against the authority of the British Crown and established the United States of America. It is also used more narrowly, referring specifically to those who either signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 or who were delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and took part in drafting the proposed Constitution of the United States. A further subset includes those who signed the Articles of Confederation. During much of the 19th century, they were referred to as either the "Founders" or the "Fathers".

Some historians define the "Founding Fathers" to mean a larger group, including not only the Signers and the Framers but also all those who, whether as politicians, jurists, statesmen, soldiers, diplomats, or ordinary citizens, took part in winning American independence and creating the United States of America. Historian Richard B. Morris in 1973 identified the following seven figures as the key Founding Fathers: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington . Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin worked on the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay were authors of the The Federalist Papers, advocating ratification of the Constitution. Washington commanded the revolutionary army. All served in important positions in the early government of the United States.

DOB based on First Continental Congress
DOD based on death of James Madison, last surviving member

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The refresher I needed.

[gemsbooknook Geramie Kate Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘This book is a public collection of the four original documents in the founding of the United States of America and includes the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Combined, these documents are excellent primary historical sources for the American Revolution and the formation of the new republican state.
The Constitution of the United States of America is the ultimate law of the country. The document embodies the doctrine of the separation of the executive powers of the federal government. The Declaration of Independence outlines the grievances of the Thirteen Colonies and explains why they are at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain. It was signed by representatives of all the original Thirteen Colonies. The Articles of Confederation set up the original wartime government of the states. The Bill of Rights records the first ten amendments or additions to the United States Constitution, written after the successful American Revolution, and the creation of the republican government. The Bill of Rights added specific guarantees of political rights and personal freedoms to the original Constitution.’
This was an interesting read.
After reading The Constitution of Australia, I decided to I might as well read The Constitution of the United States of America, considering how much we hear about it in the media. While I was familiar with parts of it, I was surprised by how much I actually learned while reading it.

I think the most surprising element of this book for me was finding out just how many of the amendments have been removed or amended over time, given how often Americans say that the amendments are sacred and can’t be altered, especially the Second Amendment.
I also found it interesting, especially since I read The Constitution of the United States of America after reading The Constitution of Australia, how much of The Constitution of the United States of America is focused on slamming England. This would be a much smaller document if it didn’t spend so much time hating on England.

I am glad that I decided to read The Constitution of the United States of America, but as an Australian, I didn’t find it as important or compelling as The Constitution of Australia.

The Constitution of the United States of America by The Founding Fathers is well worth reading.

Geramie Kate Barker
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[Colin H. Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be required reading for everyone who lives within the fifty states.

This is why the U.S. Is the greatest nation in the world. Thank you for putting these mighty works together.

[John Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daily I am amazed at the genius that wrote this document, although they were flawed men (slavery) and few appreciate and know the Constitution.

[K B · Rating 5 out of 5]

My annual re-read is always worth the time

[Kico Meirelles · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mandatory good for the western civilization.