“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no recourse left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense which is paramount to all positive forms of government.”
Quote by Alexander Hamilton
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America's Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Bill of Rights
America's Founding Documents presents a comprehensive collection of the foundational texts of the United States. It includes the Declaration of Independence, which announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain; the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States; the Constitution, which established the structure of the federal government; the Federalist Papers, a series of essays advocating for the ratification of the Constitution; and the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee fundamental rights and protections. more
Author
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more
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