An overview of the history of the US Constitution, beginning with its initial drafting and progressing through the 230 years of deliberation and debate.
EPISODE 1
America's Founding Ideas
Start the course on the U.S. Constitution by learning about the English culture that inspired American law and the conflict with England that caused the revolution.
EPISODE 2
Failures of Early American Governments
Consider where the Articles of Confederation came from.
EPISODE 3
Dilemmas of the Constitutional Convention
Witness the heated discussions surrounding the establishment of a new form of national governance.
EPISODE 4
The Ratification of the Constitution
Reach back to the end of the eighteenth century and explore the attitudes of the various states towards the establishment of a unified federal government.
EPISODE 5
The Bill of Rights as a Concession
Exploring the origins of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
EPISODE 6
The Rise of Federal Power: Hamilton's Bank
The central bank plays a critical role in determining the economic trajectory of a nation.
Eric Berger
