from public opinion, that murky source of sovereignty that could be choppy and unpredictable as waves on the ocean (248).” Through the words of Ellis, we are able to watch the struggles of our Founding Brothers unfold in front of us throughout six crucial moments in our history. The Duel, the first chapter, tells us the story of what some people consider to be the most famous duel in American history. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr separately made their way to an isolated spot near Weehawken, New
power increased at the states’ expense criticized the lack of a bill of rights - that there were no protections from the federal government Federalists Respond - they make a series of 85 articles which is also known as The Federalist Papers written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander