Growth of American State Constitutions From 1776 to the end of the Year 1914 [electronic Resource]

This electronic resource provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of state constitutions in America from the declaration of independence in 1776 to the end of 1914. It examines the historical context in which the constitutions were created, as well as key legal and political themes that shaped their development.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.