Days of Revolution & History of the Constitutional Convention » Annapolis Convention http://nedryun.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:12:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Listen each week as Ned Ryun explores the major players, debates, and events of the American Revolution and the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org team@americanmajority.org team@americanmajority.org (Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org) 2010 Ned Ryun's Days of Revolution & History of the Constitution Constitutional Convention, American History, United States Constitution, Founding Fathers, 1787, Virginia Plan, Revolutionary War, American Revolution Days of Revolution & History of the Constitutional Convention » Annapolis Convention http://nedryun.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ccpodcast144.png http://nedryun.com History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 14 http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-14/ http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-14/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 14:57:38 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=92 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Alexander Hamilton’s life, part one of two.
  • Hamilton’s early life as an orphaned and illegitimate son.
  • Hamilton’s time at King’s College in New York City and his growing interest in the revolution and military strategy and tactics.
  • Hamilton forms his own militia and later contributes significantly to several famous Revolutionary War battle.
  • Hamilton’s post-war career includes law and the founding of the Bank of New York.
  • Hamilton’s role in the founding of a new government.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-14/feed/ 0 Aaron Burr,Alexander Hamilton,Annapolis Convention,Anti-Federalists,Articles of Confederation,Bank of New York,Battle of Long Island,Battle of Trenton,Battle of Yorktown,Charles Cornwallis,Church of England,College of New Jersey Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Alexander Hamilton's life, part one of two. Hamilton's early life as an orphaned and illegitimate son. Hamilton's time at King's College in New York City and hi... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Alexander Hamilton's life, part one of two. * Hamilton's early life as an orphaned and illegitimate son. * Hamilton's time at King's College in New York City and his growing interest in the revolution and military strategy and tactics. * Hamilton forms his own militia and later contributes significantly to several famous Revolutionary War battle. * Hamilton's post-war career includes law and the founding of the Bank of New York. * Hamilton's role in the founding of a new government. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 10 http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-10/ http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-10/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:03:33 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=76 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government
  • At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Representation, a concept widely supported by the delegates from the large states.
  • The small state delegates react negatively to any change.  They enjoyed Equal Representation under the Articles of Confederation.
  • Intense debate over representation divides the convention.
  • The large states dominate but push too far as the small states begin to push back.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-10/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Annapolis Convention,Articles of Confederation,Confederation Congress,Continental Congress,Edmund Randolph,Equal Representation,Executive Branch,George Read,Independence Hall,Interstate Commerce,James Madison Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Re... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government * At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Representation, a concept widely supported by the delegates from the large states. * The small state delegates react negatively to any change.  They enjoyed Equal Representation under the Articles of Confederation. * Intense debate over representation divides the convention. * The large states dominate but push too far as the small states begin to push back. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 9 http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-9/ http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-9/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:04:07 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=72 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.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-9/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Annapolis Convention,Anti-Federalists,Articles of Confederation,Benjamin Franklin,Charles Pinckney,Confederation Congress,Delaware,Federalists,George Read,George Washington,Independence Hall 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. 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. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 6 http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-6/ http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-6/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:59:15 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=57 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Massachusetts war debt and the raising of land taxes.
  • Disgruntled farmers lead a rebellion under Daniel Shays.
  • Famous figures give their opinion on Shays’ Rebellion.
  • The rebellion is thwarted and some rebels suffer consequences.
  • Massachusetts recovers economically, but Shays’ Rebellion still remains in the delegate’s minds as they head to Philadelphia.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-6/feed/ 0 Annapolis Convention,Benjamin Lincoln,Caleb Strong,Confederation Congress,Daniel Shays,Debtors Courts,George Washington,James Bowdoin,James Madison,John Hancock,Land Taxes,Massachusetts Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Massachusetts war debt and the raising of land taxes. Disgruntled farmers lead a rebellion under Daniel Shays. Famous figures give their opinion on Shays' Rebel... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Massachusetts war debt and the raising of land taxes. * Disgruntled farmers lead a rebellion under Daniel Shays. * Famous figures give their opinion on Shays' Rebellion. * The rebellion is thwarted and some rebels suffer consequences. * Massachusetts recovers economically, but Shays' Rebellion still remains in the delegate's minds as they head to Philadelphia. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 4 http://nedryun.com/2009/02/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-4/ http://nedryun.com/2009/02/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-4/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:25:22 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=49 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, Part I.
  • Madison’s formative years.
  • Madison’s study of republics and his criticism of the Articles of Confederation.
  • Madison’s notes on the Constitution.
  • Madison’s role in the Federalist Papers.
  • Madison, his home state of Virginia and his dealings with rival Patrick Henry.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/02/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-4/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Annapolis Convention,Anti-Federalists,Articles of Confederation,Church of England,College of New Jersey,Confederation Congress,Declaration of Religions Freedom,Dolly Madison,Edmund Randolph,Federalist Papers,Federalists Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, Part I. Madison's formative years. Madison's study of republics and his criticism of the Articles of Confedera... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, Part I. * Madison's formative years. * Madison's study of republics and his criticism of the Articles of Confederation. * Madison's notes on the Constitution. * Madison's role in the Federalist Papers. * Madison, his home state of Virginia and his dealings with rival Patrick Henry. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 3 http://nedryun.com/2009/02/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-3/ http://nedryun.com/2009/02/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-3/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:33:56 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=43 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Discussions of trade and commerce between Virginia and Maryland regarding the Potomac River at the Mount Vernon Conference.
  • The formation of the Potomac Company.
  • Interstate Commerce meeting at the Annapolis Convention.
  • Question of the adequacy of the Articles of Convention.
  • The proposal of a new convention in Philadelphia and the approval by the Confederation Congress .
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/02/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-3/feed/ 0 Alexander Henderson,Annapolis Convention,Articles of Confederation,Charles Pinckney,Confederation Congress,Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer,Edmund Randolph,George Mason,George Washington,James Madison,Maryland,Mount Vernon Conference Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Discussions of trade and commerce between Virginia and Maryland regarding the Potomac River at the Mount Vernon Conference. The formation of the Potomac Company. Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Discussions of trade and commerce between Virginia and Maryland regarding the Potomac River at the Mount Vernon Conference. * The formation of the Potomac Company. * Interstate Commerce meeting at the Annapolis Convention. * Question of the adequacy of the Articles of Convention. * The proposal of a new convention in Philadelphia and the approval by the Confederation Congress . Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no