Historian Charles Beard Argued That the Founding Fathers of the Constitution

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Essay

Historian Charles Beard argued that the Founding Fathers of the Constitution acted to protect their own economic interests against the lower classes.What justification might there be for this view? To what extent did the Constitution reflect Revolutionary ideals of American republicanism,and to what extent did it protect vested political and economic interests?

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and adopt the values, behaviors, and social skills necessary for future social roles.

Psychological Contract

A perceived agreement between an employee and employer outlining mutual expectations of inputs and outcomes.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process where individuals learn and adopt the norms and behaviors of a role they aspire to occupy in the future.

Reciprocal Obligations

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