The years were 1787 and 1788. Along with the debate over the Constitution that was taking place in the state legislatures, an "out-of-doors" debate raged in newspapers and pamphlets throughout America's thirteen states following the Constitutional Convention over the Constitution that had been proposed. This is the story of this great debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
Introduction by Gordon Lloyd
Design of the Federalist Papers
by Gordon LloydThe Essential Federalist Papers
by Gordon Lloyd
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The Antifederalists
Introduction by Gordon Lloyd
The Essential Antifederalists
by Gordon Lloyd
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Federalist-Antifederalist Timeline
by Gordon LloydFederalist-Antifederalist Timeline by State
by Gordon LloydBiographies of the Key Figures
by Gordon Lloyd
