nedryun | September 8, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The task of passing a Bill of Rights is undertaken.
Alexander Hamilton writes in favor in Federalist 84.
Federalists use the Bill of Rights to gain support from Anti-Federalists.
Bill of Rights inspired by John Locke, Virginia Declaration of Rights, English Declaration of Rights, among others.
The five Great [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
nedryun | May 11, 2009
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 [...]
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.
nedryun | March 23, 2009
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.
nedryun | March 16, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
A short look at the 55 delegates, part 2.
Delegates from New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Notable convention absences.
nedryun | February 23, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, Part II.
Madison in the House of Representatives.
Madison, Patrick Henry and the Bill of Rights.
Madison, Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans.
Madison as Secretary of State.
The Madison Presidency and post-presidential life.
nedryun | February 17, 2009
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 [...]
