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Gregg Jarrett, author of The Russia Hoax, presents The Constitution of the United States and Other Patriotic Documents, a collection of historic documents and speeches that have shaped America. The book includes the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers, and Articles of Confederation. It also includes speeches from Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ronald Reagan.

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Gregg Jarrett's book, The Constitution of the United States and Other Patriotic Documents, features historic documents and speeches from influential figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan.BookRix GmbH & Co. KG81371 Munich

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Introduction

The United States of America, founded in 1787, was a dynamic system of separated powers among three branches of government. This dynamic system, which was unique to the country, was created by bold statesmen who recognized the inherent desire for liberty and freedom of choice in humans. They conceived a strong constitutional document that would form the basis of a more civilized and productive society, dedicated to the welfare and betterment of citizens themselves.

The birth of the United States as an independent nation was an invention of necessity, driven by the colonists who had grown weary of British rule and resented their subjugation to foreign dictates. By declaring their independence from Great Britain, America asserted its sovereignty and embarked on a novel form of government under social contract. The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was adopted by members of the Second Continental Congress, with fiftysix signers. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston were instrumental in drafting the Declaration.

George Washington was appointed as commander in chief of the Continental army due to the provocative language of the Declaration making full-scale war with Britain inevitable. Armed conflict had already broken out more than a year earlier at the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, and Paul Revere's "midnight ride" warning of British advances. While not all colonists wished to breach ties with the British Empire, they feared the pain of retribution if independence should falter.

Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, in 1776 convinced colonists of unconditional independence. The Declaration of Independence was signed shortly after, leading to the Revolutionary War or War of Independence. The revolutionaries' perseverance and tenacity eventually led to the recognition of the continental Old World powers. France, Spain, and Dutch bankers provided vital overseas assistance, helping turn the tide against the British forces. A year later, articles of peace were signed, and the United States was officially recognized by Great Britain.

However, the Continental Congress continued to convene, leading to a weak central government and dysfunction. A constitutional convention was convened in Philadelphia with the objective of constructing a more perfect union. The convention envisioned three co-equal branches and a newly drafted constitution. The final document was signed on September 17, 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and ratified by nine of the thirteen states on June 21, 1788.

The Constitution laid the foundation for a new form of government by the people and for the people. It empowered citizens to navigate their future course and control their destinies. The founders believed that good governance must be responsible in its administration and responsive to the needs of the people. However, the Constitution was not a perfect document or a perfect union. The country failed to live up to Jefferson's ambition that "all men are created equal," as slavery persisted and Northern states capitulated under the threat of the union dividing into separate parts.