Title:
Constitution shocked many in Congress
Author:
Burger, Warren
Subjects:
United States. Continental Congress
United States. Constitution
United States. Constitution
Object ID:
scr-026-071
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Norwich Bulletin
Publication Place:
Norwich
Pubication Date:
09/27/1987
Collection:
Indian and Colonial Scrapbook
Summary:
The Constitution shocked many in Congress because the delegates had gone beyond adjusting the Articles of Confederation and designed a brand new system of government. Rather than arguing about it, the delegates decided to send it to the states and let them decide.
People:
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Search Terms:
Continental Congress
US Constitution
US Constitution