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More than two centuries ago, the United States forged a new vision of governance, a daring promise of liberty, equality, and justice. The American Promise: The Articles, Amendments, and Ideals of the U.S. Constitution explores the living document that became the cornerstone of modern democracy. This volume of Chronicles of the Past retraces the debates and compromises that gave birth to the Constitution, from the Articles of Confederation to the Federalist Papers and the first Bill of Rights. It examines how these founding texts shaped a nation's ideals, and how each amendment became a reflection of its struggles, contradictions, and evolving identity. IT offers a clear and comprehensive analysis of every article and amendment, from Article I, which establishes the legislative branch, to the 27th Amendment, which prevents Congress from granting itself an immediate pay raise. It traces the evolution of American rights and principles through milestones such as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, and the era of Prohibition. Each chapter illuminates how these constitutional transformations reshaped the meaning of freedom in America. Through clarity and depth, the book reveals how the Constitution remains both a shield and a challenge, an enduring promise that democracy must constantly strive to fulfill.

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