Foundations of Freedom: Common Sense, The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, The U. S. Constitution, and The Bill of Rights

The booklet Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, inflamed its readers and ignited the American Revolution. It was in Common Sense that the United States constitutional form of government was first suggested. The forces that were focused and unleashed by Common Sense led directly to The Declaration of Independence, which in turn led to the American Revolution. The United States' victory in that revolution led to the Articles of Confederation. Dissatisfaction with the Articles caused Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison to write The Federalist Papers, which then led to the United States Constitution as we know it today, including the Bill of Rights (constitutional amendments). Here in one volume are these cornerstones of American freedom.