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A Constitution in Writing | Preview

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Examine the creation of the document that protects our liberties.

Examine the struggles and compromises in the creation of the document that protects our liberties. Constitutional experts, “Framers,” and everyday Americans weigh in on the rule of law, the branches of government, and the debate over originalism.

01/24/2020

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Slavery and the Constitution

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Nearly all of the framers of the U.S. constitution owned slaves. (3m 12s)

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