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17/09/1787 The US constitution is signed

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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummies

The Constitution of the United States of America is signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Supporters of the document waged a hard-won battle to win ratification by the necessary nine out of 13 U.S. states.
    • Essentials 

    • Background 

    • History 

    • Influences 

    • Original frame 

    • Amending the Constitution 

    • Ratified amendments 

    • Unratified amendments 

    • Judicial review 

    • Civic religion 

    • Worldwide influence 

    • Criticisms