The Constitutional Convention

In this episode, explore how leaders like George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin worked to replace the weak Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution. Meeting inside Independence Hall, the delegates debated representation, federal power, and checks and balances before drafting one of the world’s most influential governing documents. Their work established the framework of American government and created a system designed to preserve liberty, balance power, and unite the states under one Constitution.

Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/const-conv-4

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.