Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

• The beginning of the Constitutional Convention.
• George Washington presides over the Convention.
• James Madison keeps detailed notes of each day’s happenings.
• Delaware asserts the rights of small states while reading state’s instructions.
• The Rules of the Convention are laid down.
• Large state delegates come to the Convention better prepared.

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Tags: Alexander Hamilton, Annapolis Convention, Anti-Federalists, Articles of Confederation, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Pinckney, Confederation Congress, Delaware, Federalists, George Read, George Washington, Independence Hall, James Madison, Philadelphia, Robert Morris, Separation of Powers, Thomas Mifflin, Virginia Plan, William Jackson

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