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Cain, M. J. G., & Dougherty, K. L. (1999). Suppressing Shays' rebellion: Collective action and constitutional design under the Articles of Confederation. Journal of Theoretical Politics, 11, 233–260.

Learning Objectives:
2-1: Describe how the colonies’ experience in self-government contributed to their willingness to revolt
2-2: Explain how the challenges of collective action under the Articles of Confederation undermined early American independence
2-6: Define the five design principles that contribute to the framework and functions of our government.

Zink, J. R. (2013). James Wilson versus the Bill of Rights: Progress, popular sovereignty, and the idea of the U.S. Constitution. Political Research Quarterly, 67, 253–264.

Learning Objectives:
2-3: Identify the issues the Founders considered when drafting the Constitution
2-4: Discuss the debates over ratification of the Constitution.

Dougherty, K., & Moeller, J. (2012). Constitutional change and American pivotal politics. American Politics Research, 40, 1092–1120.

Learning Objectives:
2-2: Explain how the challenges of collective action under the Articles of Confederation undermined early American independence
2-6: Define the five design principles that contribute to the framework and functions of our government.

Wanlund, D. (2014) U.S. Foreign Policy. CQ Researcher.

Learning Objective:
2-6: Define the five design principles that contribute to the framework and functions of our government.