An economic interpretation of the Constitution of the United States
by OpenStories
Original author: Charles A. Beard
"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" by Charles A. Beard is a history book published in 1913. It argues that the Founding Fathers designed the Constitution primarily to protect their personal financial interests rather than purely democratic ideals. Through examination of tax records, property holdings, and biographical sources, Beard contends the Constitutional Convention was attended by a wealthy elite seeking to safeguard their investments and economic standing, challenging traditional views of America's founding document.
An economic interpretation of the Constitution of the United States, by Charles A. Beard. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #70677.
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16 Chapters
- 1.Preface442 words
- 2.Chapter I: Historical Interpretation in the United States4,230 words
- 3.Chapter II: A Survey of Economic Interests in 17878,508 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Movement for the Constitution3,207 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Property Safeguards in the Election of Delegates2,280 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Economic Interests of the Members of the Convention (1)8,907 words
- 7.Chapter V: The Economic Interests of the Members of the Convention (2)8,800 words
- 8.Chapter V: The Economic Interests of the Members of the Convention (3)3,400 words
- 9.Chapter VI: The Constitution as an Economic Document10,146 words
- 10.Chapter VII: The Political Doctrines of the Members of the Convention7,746 words
- 11.Chapter VIII: The Process of Ratification5,864 words
- 12.Chapter IX: The Popular Vote on the Constitution3,571 words
- 13.Chapter X: The Economics of the Vote on the Constitution9,471 words
- 14.Chapter XI: The Economic Conflict Over Ratification as Viewed by Contemporaries (1)8,833 words
- 15.Chapter XI: The Economic Conflict Over Ratification as Viewed by Contemporaries (2)7,667 words
- 16.Chapter XI: The Economic Conflict Over Ratification as Viewed by Contemporaries (3)5,957 words