What is a Constitution?

The vast majority of contemporary constitutions describe the basic principles of the state,
the structures and processes of government and the fundamental rights of citizens in a
higher law that cannot be unilaterally changed by an ordinary legislative act. This higher
law is usually referred to as a constitution.

Battle of New Orleans - Break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL7XS_8qgXM

Continental Congress

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/the-continental-congress

December 23, 1776: The Crisis (Thomas Paine)
https://www.ff.org/december-23-1776-the-crisis/