Patriot's History: The Constitution (Chapter 4, 1776-1789)
Music: Classical Guitar
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Summary Unique the spirit that unites the people through the Bill of Rights. From heads of state, a Christian plan: true justice for the common man. Chapter The Constitution formed a model government, designed to champion the expression of dissent and based on local power (libertarian) and equal rights for all (egalitarian): "the mob, the herd, the rabble" all entitled to their civil rights and suffrage (though it's sad but true that women, blacks, and Indians were brushed aside, although in time the matter would be rectified). And now the Fed'ralists, including Hamilton and Adams, after years of disagreement in the role a national administration plays, began to win when farmers led by Daniel Shays rebelled, exposing weakness in the localists' (and Jefferson's) philosophy. The Fed'ralists espoused the commerce-centered views of Adam Smith and worked unselfishly to contradict the myth that monied men would fail to serve the common good - although they felt a democratic nation would be wanting - better a Republic, many states within a central government. This demonstrates the boldness of the Constitution framers, who aligned themselves with "people," both the well-to-do and commoners, above political concerns. This first campaign would bring the happiest returns: a Constitution blending federal control with checks and balances, and with the heart and soul of Christian faith, and with the part that best unites the youthful country's rich and poor - the Bill of Rights. |