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| − | [[ | + | The '''Essex Result''' was an insightful criticism of the proposed Massachusetts Constitution in 1778, a critique that proved to be influential in the drafting of the [[U.S. Constitution]] in 1787. |
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| + | A concise list of objections, the '''Essex Result''' was prepared and published by delegates in Massachusetts. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | *[http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/documents/v1ch4s8.html Essex Result] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:33, August 28, 2010
The Essex Result was an insightful criticism of the proposed Massachusetts Constitution in 1778, a critique that proved to be influential in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
A concise list of objections, the Essex Result was prepared and published by delegates in Massachusetts.