The Creation of U.S. Constitution

by Don Nardo

Book Overview

The process by which the founding fathers made the U.S. Constitution was fraught with disagreement and controversy. This volume examines many of the issues-including the need for a bill of rights, the wisdom of checks and balances, and whether slavery should be banned-in pairs of pro and con essays by noted scholars.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073772580X
• ISBN13: 9780737725803
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Length: 187 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12

Customer Reviews

Perfect for teachers

I'm a student teacher for a 12th grade government course and I came across this book. I love it--it's perfect and I want to find more in the series. It's very easy to use. The vast majority of the book is primary sources with a short introduction to each piece which helps to set the scene. The choice of documents is great because there are, just as the book title says, opposing viewpoints. One primary source for and another against a particular topic such as "The country under the Articles of Confederation is in Crisis" and "The country under the Articles of Confederation is not in crisis." I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to stir debate and thought in a class.