America’s Secret Reboot: The Making of the U.S. Constitution | The American Story | Ep 8

About this episode

This episode explores the tumultuous period in post-Revolution America leading to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

The American experiment nearly collapsed before it ever truly began. Plunge into the chaos of post-Revolution America: mutinous soldiers surrounding Congress, a government too weak to defend itself, and a nation fracturing under the failed Articles of Confederation. From Shays’ Rebellion shaking the states to the top-secret, sweltering summer in Philadelphia where Madison, Hamilton, Franklin, and Washington forged an unprecedented new system of government, this is the dramatic story of how the Constitution was born. Packed with tension, rebellion, and political intrigue, this episode reveals how close the United States came to falling apart – and how bold ideas, fierce debate, and fragile compromise saved it. GLENN'S SPONSORS: American Financing: American Financing can show you how to put your hard-earned equity to work and get you out of debt. Dial ⁠800-906-2440⁠, or visit ⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net⁠. Jase Medical: Get your personalized emergency medical kit today. Visit https://jase.com/ and enter code “BECK” at checkout for a discount on your order. PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and…

People in this episode

Host: Glenn Beck

Topics covered

• U.S. Constitution
• American history
• political intrigue
• post-Revolution America
• government formation
• Shays' Rebellion

Keywords

• U.S. Constitution
• American history
• Shays' Rebellion
• political debate
• government formation

Sponsors

American Financing, Jase Medical, PreBorn, Relief Factor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: U.S. Constitution, Articles of Confederation

Places: United States

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