The Progressive Rejection of the Founding / Progressives rejected the timeless principles of the American Founding and instead argued that the ends of government ought to be relative to historical circumstances. They viewed the Constitution as a “living” document, which could be transformed to meet the exigencies of the modern age. This lecture is part of a free online course produced by Hillsdale College. Previous lectures and study guides can be viewed on the Hillsdale College website here. https://youtu.be/UrNWiTLYr9E