10. To what extent was the constitutional convention of 1787 the
result of positive forces?

11. Explain clearly the statement that in 1787 American democracy had
not yet been fully developed.


REQUIRED READINGS

1. Williamson, _Readings in American Democracy_, chapter iii.

Or all of the following:

2. Becker, _Beginnings of the American People_, chapter v.

3. Fiske, _The Critical Period of American History_, chapter iv.

4. Guitteau, _Government and Politics in the United States_, chapter
xix.

5. McLaughlin, _The Confederation and the Constitution_, chapter xiii.


QUESTIONS ON THE REQUIRED READING

1. In what sense was Benjamin Franklin the first American? (Becker,
pages 190-200.)

2. Describe the commercial warfare carried on by the several states