Preamble to the Constitution By Tom Gardner and Josh Peter

“We the People” “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Foundation September 10, 1787 Alexander Hamilton, William Johnson, Rufus King, James Madison and Gouverneur Morris

The Dissection 3 famous words: “We the People” For the people by the people (no god or king) Wished to alter America from Articles of Confederation “…more perfect Union” to improve life

Justice and Tranquility “establish Justice” to be fair and unbiased Great concern for equality “insure domestic Tranquility” to be peaceful Due to farmer rebellions such as Shay’s Rebellion Peace was primary

Defence and Welfare “provide for the common defence” to be a safe nation Unite the different states for protection “promote the general Welfare” ties everything together Encompasses the whole purpose of Preamble

Liberty and Posterity “secure the Blessings of Liberty…” to ensure the state of independence and freedom “…to ourselves and our Posterity” Posterity- future generations

Establishment “do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America” Completes the “We the people” Established to replace Articles of Confederation Origin of name of the document

Conclusion Constitution- one of most significant documents in US history Preambles sets stage and motives for writing this piece of American history

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