General Curiosity
I, Alex Jones (not that one), am generally curious about... well, everything. As a former teacher, I'm still learning, and I want you to follow me on my learning journey and foster your own curiosity.
General Curiosity
E14 - Introduction: Constitution Corner Mini-Series
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In need of a buffer to finish the final episode of the "Lost or Left Behind?" series, today's episode is an introduction to a mini-series coming soon. It's a deep dive into the U.S. Constitution born out of equal parts curiosity and concern. Starting with the often-forgotten Articles of Confederation, Alex breaks down how America’s first attempt at self-government prioritized state power so heavily that the federal government was left toothless: no president, no courts, no federal taxes, no standing army, and unanimous agreement required for basically everything. By unpacking what didn’t work—and why—the episode sets the stage for understanding the Constitution not as sacred mystery text, but as a practical fix to a failed draft. Think of it as a study guide for democracy in stressful times, with history, context, and a reminder that learning (and governing) is built on figuring out what went wrong and daring to fix it.
Resource:
- US National Archives: Articles of Confederation: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/articles-of-confederation
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