Early National through The War of 1812 I. Constitutions determine the structure of government - experience and practice determine the character of government- Gouverneur Morris - ?No constitution is the same on paper as in life.? A. disagreement on the relative importance of the time period 1. Blum - 23, Garraty - 9, Link - 11, Current - 17, Bailey - 35, Morison - 48 . 2. personal view has changed from insignificant to one of great importance - particularly concerning the character of government B. dominant theme of the time - strength of the national government v strength of the states - the character of federalism must be defined 1. the leading players in this struggle will be Hamilton and Jefferson
Early National Notes
Early National through The War of 1812 I. Constitutions determine the structure of government - experience and practice determine the character of government- Gouverneur Morris - ?No constitution is the same on paper as in life.? A. disagreement on the relative importance of the time period 1. Blum - 23, Garraty - 9, Link - 11, Current - 17, Bailey - 35, Morison - 48 . 2. personal view has changed from insignificant to one of great importance - particularly concerning the character of government B. dominant theme of the time - strength of the national government v strength of the states - the character of federalism must be defined 1. the leading players in this struggle will be Hamilton and Jefferson
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