nedryun | April 27, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
Resuming the events taking place in Independence Hall.
Summary of the large state advantage.
Brief biography of William Paterson.
William Paterson proposes New Jersey plan for small states to rally behind.
The large states respond.

History of the Constitutional Convention Episode 12 [10:31m]:
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Tags: Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, Articles of Confederation, Charles Pinckney, Continental Congress, Edmund Randolph, Equal Representation, France, Independence Hall, James Madison, James Wilson, John Lansing Jr., Luther Martin, New Jersey Plan, Oliver Ellsworth, Proportional Representation, Richard Henry Lee, Treaty of Paris, Virginia Plan, William Paterson
nedryun | April 20, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
James Wilson, his life and contributions to the Constitutional Convention.
Wilson’s early life in Scotland.
Wilson’s close relationship with John Dickinson and Benjamin Franklin.
Wilson’s public service and influence.
Wilson’s bad land deals and other legal problems that lead to his demise.
Wilson’s place in history.

History of the Constitutional Convention Episode 11 [17:09m]:
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nedryun | April 9, 2009
Hi there,
The Constitutional Convention Podcasts will resume on April 20th. I’ve been heavily involved with the April 15th Tax Day Tea Parties. So much so, that my organization, American Majority has launched AftertheTeaParty.com a site to help connect potential candidates and activists with American Majority trainings. You can read a post I’ve written about After [...]
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Tags: After the Tea Party, American Majority, Boston Tea Party, Tax Day Tea Party