Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution
Woody Holton
Examines the original intent behind the writing of the Constitution and how it was shaped by the reactions, occasionally violent ones, of citizens to include a protection of civil liberties and the freedom of the people.
Award History
0 wins · 2 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cundill History PrizeMajor | 2009 | Longlist | Secondary source |
| National Book Award for NonfictionMajor | 2007 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
The Constitution’s original intent and civil-liberties protections were shaped by citizens’ reactions to its writing, including sometimes violent demands.
Model confidence 62%
04 Reading orientation
42 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 64%.