... . In 1913, Charles A. Beard consolidated various scholarly views of the Constitution and the economic interpretation of the Constitution. Beard argued that the formation of the Constitution was a conflict based upon competing economic interests – interests of both the proponents and opponents. In his view, the Federalists, the founders mostly out of the Northern states, supported a strong, centralized government and favored the Constitution during its drafting and ratification. 8 These were individuals whose ... write series of 85 essays in support of the Constitution. Known as "The Fe...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... , enjoyed enormous popularity. The stories of her heroism-saving the government papers and the portrait of George Washington-had taken on the aura of legend, and she came to serve as the symbol of American resilience. One historian summed up the general attitude in his description of the First Lady: "Next to Joshua Barney she was the bravest American soldier. " Seeing the tremendous need in the capital after the invasion, she worked ... . Madison. A newspaper used Jefferson's inaugural address to describe Mrs. Madison: " We are all federalists, we are all republicans. " He had said it, bu...

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• Grade Level: High School