The Original Intent of the Constitution | Myths of American History

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We often hear talk about the “original intent” of the writers of the Constitution, but the Founding Fathers did not plan to create the political system we have today: a democratic republic based on two national and permanent political parties. Indeed, “democracy” and “political parties” were dirty words to them. They did realize, however, that the world was likely to change, which is one reason they included an amendment process in the Constitution that has allowed this document to survive as our frame of government for so long. Presented by Mark Stoler Learn more about the myths of American history at www.wondrium.com/youtube 0:00 The Intention of the Founders of the Constitution 1:00 Who Were the Founders of the Constitution? 3:24 The Ongoing Process of Historical Interpretation and Reinterpretation 4:05 The Process of Creating Governments Begins 4:30 Balance Government Rejected for Legislative Power 5:30 Articles of Confederation Replaced Second Continental Congress 7:50 Successes of the Articles of Confederation 9:30 Problems with the Articles of Confederation 12:05 What was Shays' Rebellion? 13:00 An Elite Definition of Liberty 15:00 Constitutional Convention of 1787 17:25 What It Means to Create an Empire of Liberty 19:00 How the Constitution Separates Sovereignty from Rule 19:35 What are Checks and Balances? 20:00 Combining Elements of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy 22:27 The Bill of Rights 26:17 What was the Great Compromise? 28:57 The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #amricanhistory #constitution #foundingfathers

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