POLI 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Drafter
2 Oct 2015
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An economic interpretation of the constitution by charles beard. Economic interest dividing federalist and anti-federalists. Those who drafted the constitution were motivated by economic interests money, trade, shipping, public securities. Compared to those who were not involved. Constitution was supported/created by a certain number of men and opposed by a certain number of men. Examining american society in 1787 economic status expressed legal status. Mass of men who do not qualify for voting under the property test. Four groups that were not considered under the common law or represented in the. Rights of property and and public liberty. Distribution of property popularity for legislatures a broad popular basis. Survey of economic interests members of the convention presents certain observations. Majority of members were lawyers by profession. Most of the members came from towns. Not representing the farmers or mechanic classes. Public security interests were extensively disscussed in the convention.
