1810 – Marshall Establishes the Sanctity of Contracts
1828 – Jacksonian Democracy and the Constitution
1848 – Mexican American War and Manifest Destiny Set up America's Greatest Constitutional Crisis
1861 – Southern States Secede and Force Constitutional Crisis
It is our nation's most revered document and a creation of mankind's enduring search for liberty and freedom. It resonates with the spirit of the time it was conceived - and serves as a guide to an unknown and rapidly changing future. It is the Constitution of the United States of America. This eight-part series hosted by Jeff Fahey spans the years from 1619 to 2000, showing how this document has protected the American people from the abuses of power and tyranny, and how, for over two centuries, the principles set forth by the Constitution have empowered Americans to aspire to greatness.
