IN PERSON: What was the process that went into making an "American" system of government following the Colonies' Declaration of Independence in July 1776? In this course, we will highlight the creation of a needed government by the Continental Congress in 1777. We will look at the Articles of Confederation and assess and discuss their positive and negative consequences. We will discuss how the failures of the articles led the 13 American "states" to call for a convention to examine ways to improve them. This "Constitutional Convention" in 1787 led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. The course will take a very analytical view of the convention and address the various points of view and the ultimate compromises needed to create a government that would unite all the states under one central government. | Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 25.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
