A Constitutional History of the American People is an essential read for anyone interested in the development of American political culture. Francis Newton Thorpe provides detailed analysis of the key legal and political documents that shaped the American system of government. The book covers everything from the colonial period to the modern era and includes in-depth analysis of the key players that helped shape the American constitutional framework. Anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of American political culture will find this book a valuable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.