Problem: The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution begins with the words: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union..." But who were "the People"? Who challenged that definition? And did that definition change over time? Y essay supporting a historical argument that details who constituted "the People" between 1607 and 1865. To make your argument as concrete as possible, describe at least six major historical developments, events, ideas, or trends that support your thesis, with at least three of those examples coming from the period before the American Revolution. The best essays will dedicate at least one paragraph to each historical example, include multiple citations per paragraph, and employ diversity of course readings and lecture notes for evidence.