History of the Origin, Formation, and Adoption of the Constitution of the United States, Vol. 2 / With Notices of Its Principle Framers

by George Ticknor Curtis

American Feeling, Washington's efforts to create, I. [110].

American People perceive the insufficiency of State governments, I. [114]. Early familiarity of, with the principles of government, [117]. Perceive the necessity of a union, [121]. See People of America.

American Revolution, commencement of, I. [3]. Attempt to alter charter governments, a principal cause of, [6]. Found local legislatures in all the Colonies, [7]. Fundamental principle established by, [379]. Object and effects of, II. [196]. Policy which led to, real cause of, [238]. Effect of, on views of people of United States, relating to government, [238].

Annapolis, general commercial convention at, I. [326], [340], [350]. Recommends general convention to revise the federal system, [349]. Recommendation, how received, [351]. See Hamilton and Madison.

Annapolis Commissioners, report of, acted upon in Congress, I. [355].

Anti-Federalists, plan of, to postpone action of Virginia on Constitution, II. [568]. See Federalists.

Appropriation Bills, provision concerning, objected to, II. [147]. See Money Bills and Revenue Bills.

Arms of the United States, when adopted, I. [151].

Armstrong, John, wrote the Newburgh Addresses, I. [168].