Past Present Future

The History of Revolutionary Ideas: American Revolution 2: The Constitution


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In the second of our two episodes about the American Revolution David talks to historian Eric Nelson about the ideas that shaped the US Constitution. Was the office of President a victory for the people who still wanted a king or for those who never wanted one again? What was old and what was new about the idea of the separation of powers? What really divided the Federalists and the Antifederalists? And how are these arguments still being played out in the early days of Trump 2.0?

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Next time: French Revolution 1: Sieyes

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