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October 30, 2002
Early America
A discussion about the Bill of Rights last night took me on a journey that uncovered some interesting facts about early America.
The first congress me in 1789. The dialog around the ratification of the constitution polarized two groups, the Federalists and the anti-fedarlists. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton et al wanted a strong Federal Govt (read the Federalist Papers). Thomas Jefferson, Mason et al wanted states rights. Jefferson did not believe the constitution could be ratified without a bill of rights. A compromise was reached and the constituition was ratified with the understanding that the bill of rights would be passed shortly. In 1791 the Bill of Rights (encompassing 10 amendments) was ratified.
Another tidbit. The 27th Amendment was originally passed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
A great place for early American works is here
Posted at October 30, 2002 05:35 PM