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Constitutional Academy Reading List
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Declarations of the Stamp Act Congress October 24, 1765 - Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources [2002]
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Declarations of the Stamp Act Congress October 24, 1765
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Essay I - Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources [2002]
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Essay I
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PROPERTY. 1 - James Madison, The Writings, vol. 6 (1790-1802) [1906]
James Madison, The Writings of James Madison, comprising his Public Papers and his Private Correspondence, including his numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed, ed. Gaillard Hunt (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1900). Vol. 6. Chapter: PROPERTY. 1
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No. 78: A view of the constitution of the judicial department in relation to the tenure of good behaviour - George W. Carey, The Federalist (Gideon ed.) [1818]
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 78: A view of the constitution of the judicial department in relation to the tenure of good behaviour
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No. 70: The same view continued, in relation to the unity of the executive, and with an examination of the project of an executive council - George W. Carey, The Federalist (Gideon ed.) [1818]
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 70: The same view continued, in relation to the unity of the executive, and with an examination of the project of an executive council
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Monday: Principles of Independence (Reading #1)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Braintree Instructions
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Monday: Principles of Independence (Reading #2)
Charles S. Hyneman, American Political Writing During the Founding Era: 1760-1805, ed. Charles S. Hyneman and Donald Lutz (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 1983). 2 vols. Volume 1. Chapter: [11]: A Son of Liberty [SILAS DOWNER 1729-1785]: A Discourse at the Dedication of the Tree of Liberty
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Monday: Principles of Independence (Reading #3)
Thomas Jefferson, The Works of Thomas Jefferson, Federal Edition (New York and London, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1904-5). Vol. 2. Chapter: A SUMMARY VIEW OF THE RIGHTS OF BRITISH AMERICA. SET FORTH IN SOME RESOLUTIONS
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Monday: Principles of Independence (Reading #4)
Ellis Sandoz, Political Sermons of the American Founding Era: 1730-1805, 2 vols, Foreword by Ellis Sandoz (2nd ed. Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 1998). Vol. 1. Chapter: 13: John Wesley, A CALM ADDRESS TO OUR AMERICAN COLONIES
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Monday: Principles of Independence (Reading #5)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776
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Tuesday: A Constitutional Republic (Reading #1)
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 9: The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
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Tuesday: A Constitutional Republic (Reading #2)
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 10: The same Subject continued
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Tuesday: A Constitutional Republic (Reading #3)
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 39: The conformity of the plan to republican principles: an objection in respect to the powers of the convention, examined
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Tuesday: A Constitutional Republic (Reading #4)
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 84: Concerning several miscellaneous objections
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Tuesday: A Constitutional Republic (Reading #5)
See Patrick Henry’s speech, delivered June 5, 1788.
Jonathan Elliot, The debates in the several state conventions on the adoption of the federal Constitution, as recommended by the general convention at Philadelphia, in 1787. Together with the Journal of the federal convention, Luther Martin’s letter, Yates’s minutes, Congressional opinions, Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of ‘98-‘99, and other illustrations of the Constitution … 2d ed., with considerable additions. Collected and rev. from contemporary publications, by Jonathan Elliot. Pub. under the sanction of Congress. (1836), 5 vols. Chapter: THE DEBATES IN THE CONVENTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, ON THE ADOPTION OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION.
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Tuesday: A Constitutional Republic (Reading #6)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Virginia Bill of Rights June 12, 1776
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #7)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights 1789
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #1)
John Adams, The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: with a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, by his Grandson Charles Francis Adams (Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1856). 10 volumes. Vol. 3. Chapter: A DISSERTATION ON THE CANON AND FEUDAL LAW.
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #2)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Virginia Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #3)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Thanksgiving Proclamation
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #4)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Farewell Address
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #5)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Letter to the Danbury Baptist Association
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #6)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Report of Virginia House of Delegates 1799
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #8)
George W. Carey, The Federalist (The Gideon Edition), Edited with an Introduction, Reader’s Guide, Constitutional Cross-reference, Index, and Glossary by George W. Carey and James McClellan (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2001). Chapter: No. 51: The same subject continued, with the same view, and concluded
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Wednesday: Republicanism - Citizenship and Leadership (Reading #9)
Bruce Frohnen, The American Republic: Primary Sources, ed. Bruce Frohnen (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2002). Chapter: Marbury v. Madison
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