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York in American History: Massachusetts Constitution of 1780


York in American History: Massachusetts Constitution of 1780
By James Kences
Notes: In this essay, James Kences documents York’s participation in the creation of the 1780 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. York rejected the first Massachusetts constitution in favor of the second and final version. The document served as a model for the U.S. Constitution, which was drafted seven years later.  
Do not give your voice or consent to assume any new form of government … honor the royal charter.  The instructions David Sewall had helped to draft for York s representative to the Massachusetts Provincial Congress in late December of 1774 were a reflection of prevailing opinion in the months prior to the outbreak of war with Britain.  Prevent every measure that shall lead the province into a civil war. ....

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