Essay On The Founding Fathers

In the late 1700’s a set of rules took into effect upon the United States creating a wholly new, more centralized form of government. A system in which replaced the failed Articles of Confederation that would promise the purpose to protect the natural rights for citizens known as The United States Constitution. Written from the thirteen states at the time, the founding fathers of the country, who were leaders and significant contributors in the U.S during the 18th century came together to establish a federal government for America delegating the government certain, limited and enumerated powers. Most would argue that the Founding Fathers were important historical figures that laid out the framework of a successful, democratic government. They were able to create a thriving nation, …show more content…
The slaveholding, landed class, he believed, was not motivated by philosophy. Rather, they were motivated by their own economic self interest. In relationship to the creation of the United States Constitution Charles Beard asserts that “The founding fathers were practical, selfish, politicians bent on preserving a system of wealth and privilege in which they all shared” isn't a valid statement because the Founding Fathers , although they were considered an elite, worked for the common good of the people of the United States and put their own self interests aside to create the best system of government, some men signed the Constitution and supported it vigorously even though they ultimately lost money doing so, and that there was more interests that just economic when the founding fathers were deliberating the document. There are three main reasons that support this position. First, the underlying wisdom and dedication of the Founders in overcoming narrow self-interest to produce a masterful guiding document for the