Part 1 of Essay
"The Framers of the Constitution were great clockmakers in the science of statecraft, and they did, with admirable ingenuity, put together an intricate machine, which promised to run indefinitely, and tell the time of the centuries." This statement, made by James M. Beck , praises our founding fathers and their ideals. T ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... states to accept its rulings. It couldn't levy or collect taxes. It could pass laws but could not enforce them. In short, this Congress was nothing more than an unrespected child trying to get attention. On the contrary, the only possible good thing that came out of Congress during this time was the Northeast Ordinance. This accomplishment, seemingly insignificant, gave the nation a method by which states could enter the union. This one success was not enough to save the Articles. Another convention was called ....