The Conception of the American Constitution
In 1787, delegates in Philadelphia endured scorching heat and secrecy to draft the American Constitution, a risky gamble that ultimately transformed the Confederation.
00:00:00 In Spring 1787, the young United States struggles with unrest and lack of a common vision. The Federal Convention is convened to draft the Articles of Confederation.
📅 The Constitutional Convention took place in May 1787 in Philadelphia.
🗽 The aim of the Convention was to establish a stable government for the young United States.
📜 All 13 states had to agree on any amendments to the Articles of Confederation.
00:01:04 The Making of the American Constitution - Judy Walton: Delegates from different parts of the country traveled to Philadelphia, where only 8 delegates were initially present. Eventually, the required quorum was met and 55 delegates arrived for the conference.
📝 The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was attended by 55 delegates, mostly landowning white males with an average age of 44.
🏛️ The delegates, including James Madison and George Washington, convened in the hot and humid Independence Hall to discuss the formation of the American Constitution.
🤐 To ensure secrecy, the delegates voted to keep their discussions confidential and encourage honest debate.
00:02:13 In 1787, without air conditioning or even electric fans, the delegates of the American Constitution endured three months of sweltering heat and secrecy. With the consent of six out of seven states, they transformed the Confederation into a new, national Constitution.
📜 In 1787, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention endured extreme heat and heavy clothing for three months while maintaining secrecy.
💡 There were no leaks or hints about the discussions during the Convention, which resulted in the development of a new, more nationalistic Constitution.
⚖️ The risks involved in the Convention were significant, as a handful of men were able to change the course of history by voting to replace the Articles of Confederation with the new Constitution.
00:03:18 The creation of the American Constitution was a risky gamble that faced opposition and debate for two more years before being adopted by nine of the 13 required states. Today, we celebrate the wisdom and vision of those men in Philadelphia.
📜 The American Constitution was not immediately accepted by all delegates and was debated for two more years before being adopted.
👥 Instead of punishing the delegates, today we celebrate their wisdom and vision in Philadelphia.
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