Problems in American Democracy

by Thames Williamson

7. Describe the failure of the Confederation government.

8. Outline clearly the three important reasons for the failure of the states to unite before 1787.

9. Explain the phrase, "Negative forces favoring union."

10. To what extent was the constitutional convention of 1787 the result of positive forces?

11. Explain clearly the statement that in 1787 American democracy had not yet been fully developed.

REQUIRED READINGS

1. Williamson, Readings in American Democracy, chapter iii.

Or all of the following:

2. Becker, Beginnings of the American People, chapter v.

3. Fiske, The Critical Period of American History, chapter iv.