Creating the Government

The Revolution was just the beginning. Next, the Founding Fathers had to create the Nation. We discuss the contentious and complex origins of the American government.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:52 The Critical Period
• 6:45 Constitutional Convention
• 11:32 The Constitution
• 12:49 Ratification
• 17:52 Washington as President
• 21:31 First Congress
• 24:04 Federalist Program
• 29:25 Whiskey Rebellion
• 31:31 John Adams
• 40:11 Thomas Jefferson
• 42:09 The West
• 44:21 Marbury vs Madison
• 48:44 Conclusion