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[https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/american-democracy/online/great-leap/adopting-constitution by NATIONAL MUSEUM FOR AMERICAN HISTORY] | [https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/american-democracy/online/great-leap/adopting-constitution by NATIONAL MUSEUM FOR AMERICAN HISTORY] | ||
Adopting a new frame of government also required Americans to make a leap of faith. After a long war and many disputes, supporters of the U.S. Constitution declared the need for a stable, central government to “secure the blessings of liberty” to Americans. | Adopting a new frame of government also required Americans to make a leap of faith. After a long war and many disputes, supporters of the U.S. Constitution declared the need for a stable, central government to “secure the blessings of liberty” to Americans. | ||
=====The US Constitution through History===== | |||
[https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/the-us-constitution-through-history by GREAT COURSES Plus] | |||
America was born out of a group of ideas and a series of conflicts with England. Begin your course on the US Constitution with a look at the English tradition that underpins American law and the tensions with England that led to revolution. | |||