nedryun | August 31, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The Ratification Debates continue.
Massachusetts ratifies based on the leading of Samuel Adams and John Hancock and support for a Bill of Rights.
Maryland ratifies despite Luther Martin’s opposition.
South Carolina ratifies, while North Carolina remains an Anti-Federalist stronghold.
New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify, fulfilling the [...]

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nedryun | August 24, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The Ratification Debates begin.
Giants like George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee oppose the Constitution.
The Constitution is sent to the Continental Congress for approval to send to the state legislatures.
An analysis of the task ahead of the Federalists.
The Anti-Federalists suffer major losses [...]

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nedryun | August 17, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The Constitution enters the ratification phase as dictated by Article VII.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay author the Federalist Papers to convince New York citizens to ratify the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists George Clinton and Robert Yates lobby against the Constitution in their own writings, but are [...]

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nedryun | August 10, 2009

Dear Listeners,
Due to travel and vacation, I will be taking a week off and resuming my posts on August 17.  I hope you are continuing to enjor these as much as I am.
-Ned

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nedryun | August 3, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The life of Gouverneur Morris, drafter of the U.S. Constitution.
Morris’ work in New York politics.
Morris as chief advocate for the Continental Army.
Morris’ role in the Constitutional Convention.
Morris’ dealings with England and later role as Minister to France during the French Revolution.
Morris and northern secession.

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